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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.62, 12,966.83 and 5,203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.62, 12,966.83 and 5,203.87 is: 7,181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.62 : 12,966.83 = 5,203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.62/12,966.83 = 5,203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.62x = 12,966.83 × 5,203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.62x = 67,477,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,477,697.63/9,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.82

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