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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.76, 12,968.16 and 5,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.76, 12,968.16 and 5,205.92 is: 7,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.76 : 12,968.16 = 5,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.76/12,968.16 = 5,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.76x = 12,968.16 × 5,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.76x = 67,511,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,511,203.51/9,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.75

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