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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.76, 12,959.24 and 5,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.76, 12,959.24 and 5,199 is: 7,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.76 : 12,959.24 = 5,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.76/12,959.24 = 5,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.76x = 12,959.24 × 5,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.76x = 67,375,088.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,375,088.76/9,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.62

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