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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.06, 12,974.85 and 5,210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.06, 12,974.85 and 5,210.31 is: 7,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.06 : 12,974.85 = 5,210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.06/12,974.85 = 5,210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.06x = 12,974.85 × 5,210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.06x = 67,602,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,602,990.70/9,402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.23

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