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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.54, 12,931.91 and 5,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.54, 12,931.91 and 5,391.55 is: 7,440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.54 : 12,931.91 = 5,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.54/12,931.91 = 5,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.54x = 12,931.91 × 5,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.54x = 69,723,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,723,039.36/9,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.66

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