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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.39, 12,706.25 and 5,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.39, 12,706.25 and 5,015.64 is: 6,921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.39 : 12,706.25 = 5,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.39/12,706.25 = 5,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.39x = 12,706.25 × 5,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.39x = 63,729,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,729,950.67/9,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.61

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