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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.46, 12,948.99 and 5,191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.46, 12,948.99 and 5,191.71 is: 7,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.46 : 12,948.99 = 5,191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.46/12,948.99 = 5,191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.46x = 12,948.99 × 5,191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.46x = 67,227,400.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,227,400.87/9,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,164.46

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