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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.27, 12,947.06 and 5,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.27, 12,947.06 and 5,133.41 is: 7,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.27 : 12,947.06 = 5,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.27/12,947.06 = 5,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.27x = 12,947.06 × 5,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.27x = 66,462,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,462,612.48/9,382.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.85

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