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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.44, 12,975.20 and 5,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.44, 12,975.20 and 5,210.60 is: 7,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.44 : 12,975.20 = 5,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.44/12,975.20 = 5,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.44x = 12,975.20 × 5,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.44x = 67,608,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,608,577.12/9,402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.54

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