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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.82, 12,949.96 and 5,192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.82, 12,949.96 and 5,192.06 is: 7,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.82 : 12,949.96 = 5,192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.82/12,949.96 = 5,192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.82x = 12,949.96 × 5,192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.82x = 67,236,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,236,969.32/9,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.20

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