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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.94, 12,981.60 and 5,215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.94, 12,981.60 and 5,215.19 is: 7,196.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.94 : 12,981.60 = 5,215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.94/12,981.60 = 5,215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.94x = 12,981.60 × 5,215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.94x = 67,701,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,701,445.60/9,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,196.97

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