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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.39, 12,673.40 and 5,095.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.39, 12,673.40 and 5,095.29 is: 7,031.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.39 : 12,673.40 = 5,095.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.39/12,673.40 = 5,095.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.39x = 12,673.40 × 5,095.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.39x = 64,574,648.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,574,648.29/9,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.68

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