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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.91, 12,962.36 and 5,143.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.91, 12,962.36 and 5,143.89 is: 7,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.91 : 12,962.36 = 5,143.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.91/12,962.36 = 5,143.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.91x = 12,962.36 × 5,143.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.91x = 66,676,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,676,986.37/9,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.65

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