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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.28, 12,974.99 and 5,153.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.28, 12,974.99 and 5,153.22 is: 7,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.28 : 12,974.99 = 5,153.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.28/12,974.99 = 5,153.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.28x = 12,974.99 × 5,153.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.28x = 66,862,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862,952.20/9,402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,111.36

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