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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.13, 12,947.25 and 5,403.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.13, 12,947.25 and 5,403.60 is: 7,456.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.13 : 12,947.25 = 5,403.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.13/12,947.25 = 5,403.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.13x = 12,947.25 × 5,403.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.13x = 69,961,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961,760.10/9,383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.12

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