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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,250.09, 12,763.90 and 5,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,250.09, 12,763.90 and 5,217.13 is: 7,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,250.09 : 12,763.90 = 5,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,250.09/12,763.90 = 5,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,250.09x = 12,763.90 × 5,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,250.09x = 66,590,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,590,925.61/9,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.95

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