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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.27, 12,983.43 and 5,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.27, 12,983.43 and 5,159.36 is: 7,119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.27 : 12,983.43 = 5,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.27/12,983.43 = 5,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.27x = 12,983.43 × 5,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.27x = 66,986,241.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,986,241.41/9,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,119.93

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