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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.41, 12,963.05 and 5,144.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.41, 12,963.05 and 5,144.39 is: 7,099.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.41 : 12,963.05 = 5,144.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.41/12,963.05 = 5,144.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.41x = 12,963.05 × 5,144.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.41x = 66,686,984.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,686,984.79/9,393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.34

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