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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.66, 12,971.48 and 5,207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.66, 12,971.48 and 5,207.90 is: 7,186.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.66 : 12,971.48 = 5,207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.66/12,971.48 = 5,207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.66x = 12,971.48 × 5,207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.66x = 67,554,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,554,170.69/9,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.87

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