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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.48, 12,706.20 and 5,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.48, 12,706.20 and 5,015.76 is: 6,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.48 : 12,706.20 = 5,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.48/12,706.20 = 5,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.48x = 12,706.20 × 5,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.48x = 63,731,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,731,249.71/9,207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.68

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