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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.77, 12,962.70 and 5,143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.77, 12,962.70 and 5,143.91 is: 7,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.77 : 12,962.70 = 5,143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.77/12,962.70 = 5,143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.77x = 12,962.70 × 5,143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.77x = 66,678,897.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,678,897.34/9,393.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,098.21

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