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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.92, 12,969.09 and 5,206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.92, 12,969.09 and 5,206.17 is: 7,184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.92 : 12,969.09 = 5,206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.92/12,969.09 = 5,206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.92x = 12,969.09 × 5,206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.92x = 67,519,287.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,519,287.29/9,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,184.49

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