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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.38, 12,980.62 and 5,157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.38, 12,980.62 and 5,157.32 is: 7,117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.38 : 12,980.62 = 5,157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.38/12,980.62 = 5,157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.38x = 12,980.62 × 5,157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.38x = 66,945,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,945,211.14/9,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,117.00

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