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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.64, 12,963.24 and 5,086.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.64, 12,963.24 and 5,086.78 is: 7,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.64 : 12,963.24 = 5,086.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.64/12,963.24 = 5,086.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.64x = 12,963.24 × 5,086.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.64x = 65,941,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,941,149.97/9,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,019.77

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