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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.06, 12,965.19 and 5,203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.06, 12,965.19 and 5,203.31 is: 7,180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.06 : 12,965.19 = 5,203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.06/12,965.19 = 5,203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.06x = 12,965.19 × 5,203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.06x = 67,461,902.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461,902.78/9,395.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.57

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