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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.59, 12,931.89 and 5,392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.59, 12,931.89 and 5,392.27 is: 7,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.59 : 12,931.89 = 5,392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.59/12,931.89 = 5,392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.59x = 12,931.89 × 5,392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.59x = 69,732,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,732,238.43/9,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.61

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