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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.46, 12,708.16 and 5,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.46, 12,708.16 and 5,016.72 is: 6,923.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.46 : 12,708.16 = 5,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.46/12,708.16 = 5,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.46x = 12,708.16 × 5,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.46x = 63,753,280.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,753,280.44/9,208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.34

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