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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.05, 12,937.55 and 5,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.05, 12,937.55 and 5,183.30 is: 7,152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.05 : 12,937.55 = 5,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.05/12,937.55 = 5,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.05x = 12,937.55 × 5,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.05x = 67,059,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,059,112.31/9,375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.94

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