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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.16, 12,949.16 and 5,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.16, 12,949.16 and 5,191.41 is: 7,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.16 : 12,949.16 = 5,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.16/12,949.16 = 5,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.16x = 12,949.16 × 5,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.16x = 67,224,372.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,224,372.76/9,383.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.36

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