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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.52, 12,951.42 and 5,193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.52, 12,951.42 and 5,193.50 is: 7,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.52 : 12,951.42 = 5,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.52/12,951.42 = 5,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.52x = 12,951.42 × 5,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.52x = 67,263,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,263,199.77/9,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,166.70

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