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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.98, 12,976.04 and 5,154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.98, 12,976.04 and 5,154.28 is: 7,112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.98 : 12,976.04 = 5,154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.98/12,976.04 = 5,154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.98x = 12,976.04 × 5,154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.98x = 66,882,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,882,085.24/9,402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.86

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