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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.76, 12,976.12 and 5,154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.76, 12,976.12 and 5,154.21 is: 7,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.76 : 12,976.12 = 5,154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.76/12,976.12 = 5,154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.76x = 12,976.12 × 5,154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.76x = 66,881,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,881,605.25/9,402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.98

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