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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.50, 12,938.33 and 5,183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.50, 12,938.33 and 5,183.75 is: 7,153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.50 : 12,938.33 = 5,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.50/12,938.33 = 5,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.50x = 12,938.33 × 5,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.50x = 67,069,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,069,068.14/9,375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.65

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