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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.94, 12,968.20 and 5,205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.94, 12,968.20 and 5,205.18 is: 7,183.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.94 : 12,968.20 = 5,205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.94/12,968.20 = 5,205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.94x = 12,968.20 × 5,205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.94x = 67,501,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501,815.28/9,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.38

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