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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.70, 12,933.63 and 5,595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.70, 12,933.63 and 5,595.02 is: 7,721.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.70 : 12,933.63 = 5,595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.70/12,933.63 = 5,595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.70x = 12,933.63 × 5,595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.70x = 72,363,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,363,918.52/9,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,721.54

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