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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.54, 12,976.31 and 5,211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.54, 12,976.31 and 5,211.60 is: 7,192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.54 : 12,976.31 = 5,211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.54/12,976.31 = 5,211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.54x = 12,976.31 × 5,211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.54x = 67,627,337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,627,337.20/9,402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.45

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