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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.16, 12,980.58 and 5,214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.16, 12,980.58 and 5,214.68 is: 7,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.16 : 12,980.58 = 5,214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.16/12,980.58 = 5,214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.16x = 12,980.58 × 5,214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.16x = 67,689,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,689,570.91/9,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.30

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