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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.03, 12,962.16 and 5,413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.03, 12,962.16 and 5,413.91 is: 7,471.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.03 : 12,962.16 = 5,413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.03/12,962.16 = 5,413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.03x = 12,962.16 × 5,413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.03x = 70,175,902.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,175,902.83/9,393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.06

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