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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.64, 12,973.68 and 5,209.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.64, 12,973.68 and 5,209.90 is: 7,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.64 : 12,973.68 = 5,209.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.64/12,973.68 = 5,209.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.64x = 12,973.68 × 5,209.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.64x = 67,591,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,591,575.43/9,401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.34

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