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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.94, 12,963.93 and 5,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.94, 12,963.93 and 5,202.58 is: 7,179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.94 : 12,963.93 = 5,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.94/12,963.93 = 5,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.94x = 12,963.93 × 5,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.94x = 67,445,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,445,882.94/9,393.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.72

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