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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402, 12,974.76 and 5,210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402, 12,974.76 and 5,210.52 is: 7,190.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402 : 12,974.76 = 5,210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402/12,974.76 = 5,210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402x = 12,974.76 × 5,210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402x = 67,605,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,605,246.48/9,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.52

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