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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.23, 12,948.87 and 5,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.23, 12,948.87 and 5,134.69 is: 7,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.23 : 12,948.87 = 5,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.23/12,948.87 = 5,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.23x = 12,948.87 × 5,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.23x = 66,488,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,488,433.30/9,383.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,085.88

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