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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.44, 12,955.68 and 5,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.44, 12,955.68 and 5,196.60 is: 7,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.44 : 12,955.68 = 5,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.44/12,955.68 = 5,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.44x = 12,955.68 × 5,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.44x = 67,325,486.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,325,486.69/9,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,171.10

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