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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.52, 12,952.04 and 5,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.52, 12,952.04 and 5,193.80 is: 7,167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.52 : 12,952.04 = 5,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.52/12,952.04 = 5,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.52x = 12,952.04 × 5,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.52x = 67,270,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,270,305.35/9,385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.46

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