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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.38, 12,979.49 and 5,213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.38, 12,979.49 and 5,213.63 is: 7,194.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.38 : 12,979.49 = 5,213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.38/12,979.49 = 5,213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.38x = 12,979.49 × 5,213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.38x = 67,670,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,670,167.48/9,405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.84

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