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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.94, 12,933.23 and 5,391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.94, 12,933.23 and 5,391.95 is: 7,441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.94 : 12,933.23 = 5,391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.94/12,933.23 = 5,391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.94x = 12,933.23 × 5,391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.94x = 69,735,237.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,735,237.87/9,370.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,441.65

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