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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.63, 12,966.37 and 5,203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.63, 12,966.37 and 5,203.88 is: 7,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.63 : 12,966.37 = 5,203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.63/12,966.37 = 5,203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.63x = 12,966.37 × 5,203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.63x = 67,475,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,475,433.52/9,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.58

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