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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.27, 12,962.20 and 5,201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.27, 12,962.20 and 5,201.25 is: 7,177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.27 : 12,962.20 = 5,201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.27/12,962.20 = 5,201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.27x = 12,962.20 × 5,201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.27x = 67,419,616.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,419,616.74/9,393.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.44

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