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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.25, 12,964.48 and 5,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.25, 12,964.48 and 5,202.50 is: 7,179.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.25 : 12,964.48 = 5,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.25/12,964.48 = 5,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.25x = 12,964.48 × 5,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.25x = 67,447,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,447,681.19/9,394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.68

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