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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.13, 12,962.96 and 5,201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.13, 12,962.96 and 5,201.47 is: 7,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.13 : 12,962.96 = 5,201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.13/12,962.96 = 5,201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.13x = 12,962.96 × 5,201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.13x = 67,426,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,426,447.55/9,393.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.27

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