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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.34, 12,937.86 and 5,183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.34, 12,937.86 and 5,183.50 is: 7,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.34 : 12,937.86 = 5,183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.34/12,937.86 = 5,183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.34x = 12,937.86 × 5,183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.34x = 67,063,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,063,397.31/9,375.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.17

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