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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.17, 12,705.87 and 5,174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.17, 12,705.87 and 5,174.22 is: 7,139.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.17 : 12,705.87 = 5,174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.17/12,705.87 = 5,174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.17x = 12,705.87 × 5,174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.17x = 65,742,966.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,742,966.67/9,208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,139.63

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