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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.52, 12,964.46 and 5,202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.52, 12,964.46 and 5,202.77 is: 7,179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.52 : 12,964.46 = 5,202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.52/12,964.46 = 5,202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.52x = 12,964.46 × 5,202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.52x = 67,451,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,451,012.72/9,394.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.83

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