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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.26, 12,948.88 and 5,191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.26, 12,948.88 and 5,191.50 is: 7,164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.26 : 12,948.88 = 5,191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.26/12,948.88 = 5,191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.26x = 12,948.88 × 5,191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.26x = 67,224,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,224,110.52/9,383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.26

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