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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.25, 12,964.98 and 5,361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.25, 12,964.98 and 5,361.18 is: 7,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.25 : 12,964.98 = 5,361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.25/12,964.98 = 5,361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.25x = 12,964.98 × 5,361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.25x = 69,507,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,507,591.48/9,397.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.59

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