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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.01, 12,965.54 and 5,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.01, 12,965.54 and 5,203.26 is: 7,180.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.01 : 12,965.54 = 5,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.01/12,965.54 = 5,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.01x = 12,965.54 × 5,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.01x = 67,463,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,463,049.64/9,395.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.73

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