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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.91, 12,964 and 5,202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.91, 12,964 and 5,202.16 is: 7,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.91 : 12,964 = 5,202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.91/12,964 = 5,202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.91x = 12,964 × 5,202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.91x = 67,440,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,440,802.24/9,393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.20

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