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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.33, 12,931.28 and 5,592.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.33, 12,931.28 and 5,592.69 is: 7,718.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.33 : 12,931.28 = 5,592.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.33/12,931.28 = 5,592.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.33x = 12,931.28 × 5,592.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.33x = 72,320,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,320,612.38/9,369.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,718.87

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