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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.67, 12,934.20 and 5,392.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.67, 12,934.20 and 5,392.71 is: 7,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.67 : 12,934.20 = 5,392.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.67/12,934.20 = 5,392.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.67x = 12,934.20 × 5,392.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.67x = 69,750,389.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,750,389.68/9,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.69

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