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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.30, 12,936.78 and 5,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.30, 12,936.78 and 5,183.28 is: 7,152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.30 : 12,936.78 = 5,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.30/12,936.78 = 5,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.30x = 12,936.78 × 5,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.30x = 67,054,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,054,953.04/9,375.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,152.30

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