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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.31, 12,960.01 and 5,199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.31, 12,960.01 and 5,199.56 is: 7,175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.31 : 12,960.01 = 5,199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.31/12,960.01 = 5,199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.31x = 12,960.01 × 5,199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.31x = 67,386,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,386,388.50/9,391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.40

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