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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.69, 12,959.12 and 5,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.69, 12,959.12 and 5,198.94 is: 7,174.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.69 : 12,959.12 = 5,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.69/12,959.12 = 5,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.69x = 12,959.12 × 5,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.69x = 67,373,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,373,700.33/9,390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.52

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