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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.08, 12,966.74 and 5,147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.08, 12,966.74 and 5,147.07 is: 7,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.08 : 12,966.74 = 5,147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.08/12,966.74 = 5,147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.08x = 12,966.74 × 5,147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.08x = 66,740,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,740,731.32/9,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,103.04

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