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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.90, 12,951.94 and 5,194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.90, 12,951.94 and 5,194.14 is: 7,167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.90 : 12,951.94 = 5,194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.90/12,951.94 = 5,194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.90x = 12,951.94 × 5,194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.90x = 67,274,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,274,189.63/9,385.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.58

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