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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.03, 12,965.11 and 5,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.03, 12,965.11 and 5,203.28 is: 7,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.03 : 12,965.11 = 5,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.03/12,965.11 = 5,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.03x = 12,965.11 × 5,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.03x = 67,461,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461,019.73/9,395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.50

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