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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.63, 12,963.65 and 5,201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.63, 12,963.65 and 5,201.97 is: 7,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.63 : 12,963.65 = 5,201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.63/12,963.65 = 5,201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.63x = 12,963.65 × 5,201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.63x = 67,436,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436,492.38/9,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.96

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