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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.27, 12,948.53 and 5,608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.27, 12,948.53 and 5,608.51 is: 7,739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.27 : 12,948.53 = 5,608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.27/12,948.53 = 5,608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.27x = 12,948.53 × 5,608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.27x = 72,621,982.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,621,982.93/9,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,739.52

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