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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,207.96, 12,706.92 and 5,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,207.96, 12,706.92 and 5,016.21 is: 6,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,207.96 : 12,706.92 = 5,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,207.96/12,706.92 = 5,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,207.96x = 12,706.92 × 5,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,207.96x = 63,740,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,740,579.17/9,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.33

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