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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.25, 12,709.04 and 5,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.25, 12,709.04 and 5,017.77 is: 6,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.25 : 12,709.04 = 5,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.25/12,709.04 = 5,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.25x = 12,709.04 × 5,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.25x = 63,771,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,771,014.55/9,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,924.67

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