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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.17, 12,707.25 and 5,175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.17, 12,707.25 and 5,175.22 is: 7,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.17 : 12,707.25 = 5,175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.17/12,707.25 = 5,175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.17x = 12,707.25 × 5,175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.17x = 65,762,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,762,814.35/9,209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,141.01

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