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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.39, 12,951.66 and 5,193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.39, 12,951.66 and 5,193.64 is: 7,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.39 : 12,951.66 = 5,193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.39/12,951.66 = 5,193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.39x = 12,951.66 × 5,193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.39x = 67,266,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,266,259.44/9,385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.12

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