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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.28, 12,957.78 and 5,197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.28, 12,957.78 and 5,197.48 is: 7,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.28 : 12,957.78 = 5,197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.28/12,957.78 = 5,197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.28x = 12,957.78 × 5,197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.28x = 67,347,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,347,802.39/9,390.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.08

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