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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.78, 12,949.09 and 5,133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.78, 12,949.09 and 5,133.99 is: 7,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.78 : 12,949.09 = 5,133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.78/12,949.09 = 5,133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.78x = 12,949.09 × 5,133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.78x = 66,480,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,480,498.57/9,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,084.62

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