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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.74, 12,959.88 and 5,199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.74, 12,959.88 and 5,199.26 is: 7,175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.74 : 12,959.88 = 5,199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.74/12,959.88 = 5,199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.74x = 12,959.88 × 5,199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.74x = 67,381,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,381,785.69/9,390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.34

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