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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.96, 12,964.56 and 5,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.96, 12,964.56 and 5,203.12 is: 7,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.96 : 12,964.56 = 5,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.96/12,964.56 = 5,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.96x = 12,964.56 × 5,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.96x = 67,456,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,456,161.43/9,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.04

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