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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.69, 12,708.02 and 5,016.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.69, 12,708.02 and 5,016.94 is: 6,923.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.69 : 12,708.02 = 5,016.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.69/12,708.02 = 5,016.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.69x = 12,708.02 × 5,016.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.69x = 63,755,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,755,354.63/9,208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.39

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