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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.88, 12,980.13 and 5,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.88, 12,980.13 and 5,214.13 is: 7,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.88 : 12,980.13 = 5,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.88/12,980.13 = 5,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.88x = 12,980.13 × 5,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.88x = 67,680,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,680,085.24/9,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,195.51

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