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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.29, 12,954.87 and 5,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.29, 12,954.87 and 5,195.54 is: 7,170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.29 : 12,954.87 = 5,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.29/12,954.87 = 5,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.29x = 12,954.87 × 5,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.29x = 67,307,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,307,577.67/9,387.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.07

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