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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.34, 12,960.06 and 5,199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.34, 12,960.06 and 5,199.50 is: 7,175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.34 : 12,960.06 = 5,199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.34/12,960.06 = 5,199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.34x = 12,960.06 × 5,199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.34x = 67,385,831.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,385,831.97/9,391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.32

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