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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,404, 12,977.52 and 5,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,404, 12,977.52 and 5,212.52 is: 7,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,404 : 12,977.52 = 5,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,404/12,977.52 = 5,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,404x = 12,977.52 × 5,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,404x = 67,645,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,645,582.55/9,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.28

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