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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.84, 12,966.10 and 5,204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.84, 12,966.10 and 5,204.16 is: 7,181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.84 : 12,966.10 = 5,204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.84/12,966.10 = 5,204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.84x = 12,966.10 × 5,204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.84x = 67,477,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,477,658.98/9,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.65

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