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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.86, 12,970.44 and 5,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.86, 12,970.44 and 5,207.14 is: 7,185.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.86 : 12,970.44 = 5,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.86/12,970.44 = 5,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.86x = 12,970.44 × 5,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.86x = 67,538,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,896.94/9,398.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.86

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