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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.68, 12,963.48 and 5,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.68, 12,963.48 and 5,202.20 is: 7,179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.68 : 12,963.48 = 5,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.68/12,963.48 = 5,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.68x = 12,963.48 × 5,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.68x = 67,438,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,438,615.66/9,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.15

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