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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.64, 12,965.34 and 5,204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.64, 12,965.34 and 5,204.04 is: 7,181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.64 : 12,965.34 = 5,204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.64/12,965.34 = 5,204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.64x = 12,965.34 × 5,204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.64x = 67,472,147.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,472,147.97/9,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.22

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