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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.91, 12,951.59 and 5,193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.91, 12,951.59 and 5,193.16 is: 7,166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.91 : 12,951.59 = 5,193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.91/12,951.59 = 5,193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.91x = 12,951.59 × 5,193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.91x = 67,259,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,259,679.12/9,384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.79

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