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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.32, 12,965.16 and 5,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.32, 12,965.16 and 5,203.28 is: 7,180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.32 : 12,965.16 = 5,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.32/12,965.16 = 5,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.32x = 12,965.16 × 5,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.32x = 67,461,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461,357.72/9,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.32

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