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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.72, 12,959.52 and 5,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.72, 12,959.52 and 5,199.36 is: 7,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.72 : 12,959.52 = 5,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.72/12,959.52 = 5,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.72x = 12,959.52 × 5,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.72x = 67,381,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381,209.91/9,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.30

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