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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.60, 12,979.92 and 5,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.60, 12,979.92 and 5,213.76 is: 7,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.60 : 12,979.92 = 5,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.60/12,979.92 = 5,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.60x = 12,979.92 × 5,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.60x = 67,674,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,674,187.70/9,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.10

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