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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.50, 12,957.60 and 5,197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.50, 12,957.60 and 5,197.84 is: 7,173.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.50 : 12,957.60 = 5,197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.50/12,957.60 = 5,197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.50x = 12,957.60 × 5,197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.50x = 67,351,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,351,531.58/9,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,173.07

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