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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.88, 12,965.35 and 5,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.88, 12,965.35 and 5,203.12 is: 7,180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.88 : 12,965.35 = 5,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.88/12,965.35 = 5,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.88x = 12,965.35 × 5,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.88x = 67,460,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460,271.89/9,394.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.54

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