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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.97, 12,959.51 and 5,199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.97, 12,959.51 and 5,199.22 is: 7,174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.97 : 12,959.51 = 5,199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.97/12,959.51 = 5,199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.97x = 12,959.51 × 5,199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.97x = 67,379,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,379,363.03/9,390.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,174.91

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