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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.28, 12,954.84 and 5,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.28, 12,954.84 and 5,195.24 is: 7,169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.28 : 12,954.84 = 5,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.28/12,954.84 = 5,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.28x = 12,954.84 × 5,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.28x = 67,303,502.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,303,502.96/9,387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,169.65

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