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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.25, 12,949.01 and 5,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.25, 12,949.01 and 5,191.41 is: 7,164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.25 : 12,949.01 = 5,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.25/12,949.01 = 5,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.25x = 12,949.01 × 5,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.25x = 67,223,594.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,223,594.05/9,383.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.21

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