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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.85, 12,948.46 and 5,607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.85, 12,948.46 and 5,607.43 is: 7,737.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.85 : 12,948.46 = 5,607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.85/12,948.46 = 5,607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.85x = 12,948.46 × 5,607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.85x = 72,607,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,607,536.67/9,383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.50

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