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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.55, 12,974.40 and 5,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.55, 12,974.40 and 5,209.80 is: 7,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.55 : 12,974.40 = 5,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.55/12,974.40 = 5,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.55x = 12,974.40 × 5,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.55x = 67,594,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594,029.12/9,401.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.67

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