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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.73, 12,938.49 and 5,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.73, 12,938.49 and 5,183.98 is: 7,153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.73 : 12,938.49 = 5,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.73/12,938.49 = 5,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.73x = 12,938.49 × 5,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.73x = 67,072,873.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,072,873.39/9,375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,153.88

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