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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.83, 12,968.97 and 5,418.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.83, 12,968.97 and 5,418.93 is: 7,478.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.83 : 12,968.97 = 5,418.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.83/12,968.97 = 5,418.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.83x = 12,968.97 × 5,418.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.83x = 70,277,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,277,940.60/9,397.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.10

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