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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.03, 12,949.77 and 5,192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.03, 12,949.77 and 5,192.28 is: 7,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.03 : 12,949.77 = 5,192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.03/12,949.77 = 5,192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.03x = 12,949.77 × 5,192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.03x = 67,238,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,238,831.78/9,384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.24

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