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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,937.41, 12,333.95 and 5,399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,937.41, 12,333.95 and 5,399.93 is: 7,452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,937.41 : 12,333.95 = 5,399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,937.41/12,333.95 = 5,399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,937.41x = 12,333.95 × 5,399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,937.41x = 66,602,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602,439.62/8,937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,452.10

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