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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.80, 12,932.70 and 5,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.80, 12,932.70 and 5,393.05 is: 7,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.80 : 12,932.70 = 5,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.80/12,932.70 = 5,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.80x = 12,932.70 × 5,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.80x = 69,746,670.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,746,670.77/9,371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.19

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