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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.26, 12,958.83 and 5,198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.26, 12,958.83 and 5,198.51 is: 7,174.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.26 : 12,958.83 = 5,198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.26/12,958.83 = 5,198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.26x = 12,958.83 × 5,198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.26x = 67,366,542.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,366,542.55/9,390.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.09

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