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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.72, 12,966.84 and 5,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.72, 12,966.84 and 5,204.88 is: 7,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.72 : 12,966.84 = 5,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.72/12,966.84 = 5,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.72x = 12,966.84 × 5,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.72x = 67,490,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,490,846.18/9,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182.38

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