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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,367.93, 12,927.70 and 5,389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,367.93, 12,927.70 and 5,389.82 is: 7,437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,367.93 : 12,927.70 = 5,389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,367.93/12,927.70 = 5,389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,367.93x = 12,927.70 × 5,389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,367.93x = 69,677,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,677,976.01/9,367.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.93

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