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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.64, 12,952.98 and 5,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.64, 12,952.98 and 5,194.98 is: 7,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.64 : 12,952.98 = 5,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.64/12,952.98 = 5,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.64x = 12,952.98 × 5,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.64x = 67,290,472.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,290,472.04/9,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.75

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