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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386, 12,952.74 and 5,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386, 12,952.74 and 5,194.28 is: 7,168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386 : 12,952.74 = 5,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386/12,952.74 = 5,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386x = 12,952.74 × 5,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386x = 67,280,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,280,158.33/9,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.14

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