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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.16, 12,951.92 and 5,193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.16, 12,951.92 and 5,193.42 is: 7,167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.16 : 12,951.92 = 5,193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.16/12,951.92 = 5,193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.16x = 12,951.92 × 5,193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.16x = 67,264,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,264,760.37/9,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.14

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