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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.73, 12,707.59 and 5,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.73, 12,707.59 and 5,229.32 is: 7,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.73 : 12,707.59 = 5,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.73/12,707.59 = 5,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.73x = 12,707.59 × 5,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.73x = 66,452,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,452,054.54/9,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.20

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