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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.96, 12,965.64 and 5,204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.96, 12,965.64 and 5,204.12 is: 7,181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.96 : 12,965.64 = 5,204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.96/12,965.64 = 5,204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.96x = 12,965.64 × 5,204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.96x = 67,474,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,474,746.44/9,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.25

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