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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.98, 12,951.09 and 5,193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.98, 12,951.09 and 5,193.26 is: 7,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.98 : 12,951.09 = 5,193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.98/12,951.09 = 5,193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.98x = 12,951.09 × 5,193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.98x = 67,258,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,258,377.65/9,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.60

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