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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.56, 12,706.68 and 5,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.56, 12,706.68 and 5,016.08 is: 6,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.56 : 12,706.68 = 5,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.56/12,706.68 = 5,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.56x = 12,706.68 × 5,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.56x = 63,737,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,737,723.41/9,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.33

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