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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.64, 12,954.36 and 5,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.64, 12,954.36 and 5,195.98 is: 7,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.64 : 12,954.36 = 5,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.64/12,954.36 = 5,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.64x = 12,954.36 × 5,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.64x = 67,310,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,310,595.47/9,387.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,170.13

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