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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.14, 12,948.96 and 5,191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.14, 12,948.96 and 5,191.39 is: 7,164.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.14 : 12,948.96 = 5,191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.14/12,948.96 = 5,191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.14x = 12,948.96 × 5,191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.14x = 67,223,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,223,101.45/9,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.24

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