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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.26, 12,964.23 and 5,202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.26, 12,964.23 and 5,202.60 is: 7,179.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.26 : 12,964.23 = 5,202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.26/12,964.23 = 5,202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.26x = 12,964.23 × 5,202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.26x = 67,447,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,447,703.00/9,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.67

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