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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.75, 12,963.78 and 5,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.75, 12,963.78 and 5,202 is: 7,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.75 : 12,963.78 = 5,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.75/12,963.78 = 5,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.75x = 12,963.78 × 5,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.75x = 67,437,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,437,583.56/9,393.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,178.98

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