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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.36, 12,947.52 and 5,133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.36, 12,947.52 and 5,133.32 is: 7,083.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.36 : 12,947.52 = 5,133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.36/12,947.52 = 5,133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.36x = 12,947.52 × 5,133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.36x = 66,463,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,463,763.37/9,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,083.91

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