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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.08, 12,949.32 and 5,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.08, 12,949.32 and 5,191.24 is: 7,164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.08 : 12,949.32 = 5,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.08/12,949.32 = 5,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.08x = 12,949.32 × 5,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.08x = 67,223,027.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,223,027.96/9,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.28

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