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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397, 12,967.38 and 5,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397, 12,967.38 and 5,148.08 is: 7,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397 : 12,967.38 = 5,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397/12,967.38 = 5,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397x = 12,967.38 × 5,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397x = 66,757,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,757,109.63/9,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.09

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