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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.58, 12,706.46 and 5,015.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.58, 12,706.46 and 5,015.83 is: 6,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.58 : 12,706.46 = 5,015.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.58/12,706.46 = 5,015.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.58x = 12,706.46 × 5,015.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.58x = 63,733,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,733,455.80/9,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.85

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