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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.63, 12,963.21 and 5,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.63, 12,963.21 and 5,144.70 is: 7,099.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.63 : 12,963.21 = 5,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.63/12,963.21 = 5,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.63x = 12,963.21 × 5,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.63x = 66,691,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,691,826.49/9,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,099.69

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