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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.16, 12,954.42 and 5,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.16, 12,954.42 and 5,195.56 is: 7,169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.16 : 12,954.42 = 5,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.16/12,954.42 = 5,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.16x = 12,954.42 × 5,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.16x = 67,305,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,305,466.38/9,387.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.95

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