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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.86, 12,966.30 and 5,204.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.86, 12,966.30 and 5,204.14 is: 7,181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.86 : 12,966.30 = 5,204.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.86/12,966.30 = 5,204.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.86x = 12,966.30 × 5,204.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.86x = 67,478,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,478,440.48/9,395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.72

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