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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.08, 12,970.14 and 5,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.08, 12,970.14 and 5,207 is: 7,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.08 : 12,970.14 = 5,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.08/12,970.14 = 5,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.08x = 12,970.14 × 5,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.08x = 67,535,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,535,518.98/9,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.33

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