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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.33, 12,701.37 and 5,849.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.33, 12,701.37 and 5,849.07 is: 8,068.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.33 : 12,701.37 = 5,849.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.33/12,701.37 = 5,849.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.33x = 12,701.37 × 5,849.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.33x = 74,291,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291,202.23/9,207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,068.70

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