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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.65, 12,975.63 and 5,210.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.65, 12,975.63 and 5,210.90 is: 7,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.65 : 12,975.63 = 5,210.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.65/12,975.63 = 5,210.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.65x = 12,975.63 × 5,210.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.65x = 67,614,710.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,614,710.37/9,402.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.03

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