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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.37, 12,963.72 and 5,201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.37, 12,963.72 and 5,201.62 is: 7,178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.37 : 12,963.72 = 5,201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.37/12,963.72 = 5,201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.37x = 12,963.72 × 5,201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.37x = 67,432,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432,345.23/9,393.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.72

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