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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.65, 12,964.59 and 5,202.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.65, 12,964.59 and 5,202.90 is: 7,179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.65 : 12,964.59 = 5,202.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.65/12,964.59 = 5,202.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.65x = 12,964.59 × 5,202.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.65x = 67,453,465.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,453,465.31/9,394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.99

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