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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.28, 12,948.76 and 5,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.28, 12,948.76 and 5,657.28 is: 7,806.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.28 : 12,948.76 = 5,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.28/12,948.76 = 5,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.28x = 12,948.76 × 5,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.28x = 73,254,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,254,760.97/9,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.95

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