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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.73, 12,852.37 and 5,333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.73, 12,852.37 and 5,333.93 is: 7,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.73 : 12,852.37 = 5,333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.73/12,852.37 = 5,333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.73x = 12,852.37 × 5,333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.73x = 68,553,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,553,641.91/9,313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,360.49

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