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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.58, 12,931.88 and 5,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.58, 12,931.88 and 5,392.28 is: 7,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.58 : 12,931.88 = 5,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.58/12,931.88 = 5,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.58x = 12,931.88 × 5,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.58x = 69,732,323.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,732,323.25/9,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.63

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