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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.14, 12,963.44 and 5,201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.14, 12,963.44 and 5,201.39 is: 7,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.14 : 12,963.44 = 5,201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.14/12,963.44 = 5,201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.14x = 12,963.44 × 5,201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.14x = 67,427,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,427,907.18/9,393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.42

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