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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.75, 12,974.84 and 5,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.75, 12,974.84 and 5,210 is: 7,190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.75 : 12,974.84 = 5,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.75/12,974.84 = 5,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.75x = 12,974.84 × 5,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.75x = 67,598,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,598,916.40/9,401.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.04

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