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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.98, 12,707.94 and 5,229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.98, 12,707.94 and 5,229.57 is: 7,216.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.98 : 12,707.94 = 5,229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.98/12,707.94 = 5,229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.98x = 12,707.94 × 5,229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.98x = 66,457,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,457,061.79/9,208.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,216.55

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