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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.38, 12,931.64 and 5,392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.38, 12,931.64 and 5,392.10 is: 7,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.38 : 12,931.64 = 5,392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.38/12,931.64 = 5,392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.38x = 12,931.64 × 5,392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.38x = 69,728,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,728,604.43/9,370.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.38

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