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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.26, 12,968.64 and 5,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.26, 12,968.64 and 5,205.24 is: 7,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.26 : 12,968.64 = 5,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.26/12,968.64 = 5,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.26x = 12,968.64 × 5,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.26x = 67,504,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,504,883.67/9,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.46

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