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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.62, 12,933.78 and 5,392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.62, 12,933.78 and 5,392.90 is: 7,442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.62 : 12,933.78 = 5,392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.62/12,933.78 = 5,392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.62x = 12,933.78 × 5,392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.62x = 69,750,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,750,582.16/9,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.75

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