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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.88, 12,706.95 and 5,016.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.88, 12,706.95 and 5,016.13 is: 6,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.88 : 12,706.95 = 5,016.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.88/12,706.95 = 5,016.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.88x = 12,706.95 × 5,016.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.88x = 63,739,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,739,713.10/9,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.30

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