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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.72, 12,707.90 and 5,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.72, 12,707.90 and 5,229.80 is: 7,217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.72 : 12,707.90 = 5,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.72/12,707.90 = 5,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.72x = 12,707.90 × 5,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.72x = 66,459,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,459,775.42/9,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217.05

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