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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.57, 12,707.81 and 5,016.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.57, 12,707.81 and 5,016.82 is: 6,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.57 : 12,707.81 = 5,016.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.57/12,707.81 = 5,016.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.57x = 12,707.81 × 5,016.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.57x = 63,752,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,752,795.36/9,208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.20

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