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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.28, 12,953.36 and 5,195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.28, 12,953.36 and 5,195.28 is: 7,168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.28 : 12,953.36 = 5,195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.28/12,953.36 = 5,195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.28x = 12,953.36 × 5,195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.28x = 67,296,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,296,332.14/9,387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,168.89

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