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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.94, 12,954.38 and 5,195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.94, 12,954.38 and 5,195.18 is: 7,169.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.94 : 12,954.38 = 5,195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.94/12,954.38 = 5,195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.94x = 12,954.38 × 5,195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.94x = 67,300,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,300,335.89/9,386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.57

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