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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.68, 12,964.86 and 5,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.68, 12,964.86 and 5,203.20 is: 7,180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.68 : 12,964.86 = 5,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.68/12,964.86 = 5,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.68x = 12,964.86 × 5,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.68x = 67,458,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458,759.55/9,394.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.53

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