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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.76, 12,980.37 and 5,214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.76, 12,980.37 and 5,214.01 is: 7,195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.76 : 12,980.37 = 5,214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.76/12,980.37 = 5,214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.76x = 12,980.37 × 5,214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.76x = 67,679,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,679,778.98/9,405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.57

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