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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.68, 12,709.38 and 5,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.68, 12,709.38 and 5,018.20 is: 6,925.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.68 : 12,709.38 = 5,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.68/12,709.38 = 5,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.68x = 12,709.38 × 5,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.68x = 63,778,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,778,210.72/9,209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.13

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