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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.86, 12,964.92 and 5,203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.86, 12,964.92 and 5,203.14 is: 7,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.86 : 12,964.92 = 5,203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.86/12,964.92 = 5,203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.86x = 12,964.92 × 5,203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.86x = 67,458,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,458,293.85/9,394.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.34

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