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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.72, 12,965.04 and 5,203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.72, 12,965.04 and 5,203.36 is: 7,180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.72 : 12,965.04 = 5,203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.72/12,965.04 = 5,203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.72x = 12,965.04 × 5,203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.72x = 67,461,770.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461,770.53/9,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.82

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