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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.69, 12,966.03 and 5,203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.69, 12,966.03 and 5,203.94 is: 7,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.69 : 12,966.03 = 5,203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.69/12,966.03 = 5,203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.69x = 12,966.03 × 5,203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.69x = 67,474,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,474,377.33/9,395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.42

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