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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.99, 12,960.23 and 5,199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.99, 12,960.23 and 5,199.51 is: 7,175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.99 : 12,960.23 = 5,199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.99/12,960.23 = 5,199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.99x = 12,960.23 × 5,199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.99x = 67,386,819.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,386,819.49/9,390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.69

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