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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.84, 12,706.82 and 5,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.84, 12,706.82 and 5,016.09 is: 6,922.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.84 : 12,706.82 = 5,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.84/12,706.82 = 5,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.84x = 12,706.82 × 5,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.84x = 63,738,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,738,622.33/9,207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.21

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