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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.03, 12,962.19 and 5,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.03, 12,962.19 and 5,143.88 is: 7,098.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.03 : 12,962.19 = 5,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.03/12,962.19 = 5,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.03x = 12,962.19 × 5,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.03x = 66,675,921.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,675,921.73/9,393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.45

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