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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.28, 12,971.10 and 5,207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.28, 12,971.10 and 5,207.50 is: 7,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.28 : 12,971.10 = 5,207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.28/12,971.10 = 5,207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.28x = 12,971.10 × 5,207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.28x = 67,547,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,547,003.25/9,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.40

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