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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.40, 12,893.72 and 5,094.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.40, 12,893.72 and 5,094.49 is: 7,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.40 : 12,893.72 = 5,094.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.40/12,893.72 = 5,094.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.40x = 12,893.72 × 5,094.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.40x = 65,686,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,686,922.73/9,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.31

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