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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.64, 12,931.92 and 5,391.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.64, 12,931.92 and 5,391.68 is: 7,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.64 : 12,931.92 = 5,391.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.64/12,931.92 = 5,391.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.64x = 12,931.92 × 5,391.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.64x = 69,724,774.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,724,774.43/9,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.77

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