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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.26, 12,965.47 and 5,203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.26, 12,965.47 and 5,203.51 is: 7,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.26 : 12,965.47 = 5,203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.26/12,965.47 = 5,203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.26x = 12,965.47 × 5,203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.26x = 67,465,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,465,907.38/9,395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.85

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