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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387, 12,954.15 and 5,195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387, 12,954.15 and 5,195.34 is: 7,169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387 : 12,954.15 = 5,195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387/12,954.15 = 5,195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387x = 12,954.15 × 5,195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387x = 67,301,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,301,213.66/9,387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.62

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