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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.89, 12,960.87 and 5,200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.89, 12,960.87 and 5,200.14 is: 7,176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.89 : 12,960.87 = 5,200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.89/12,960.87 = 5,200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.89x = 12,960.87 × 5,200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.89x = 67,398,338.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,398,338.52/9,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,176.23

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