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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.11, 12,933.52 and 5,393.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.11, 12,933.52 and 5,393.14 is: 7,442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.11 : 12,933.52 = 5,393.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.11/12,933.52 = 5,393.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.11x = 12,933.52 × 5,393.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.11x = 69,752,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,752,238.24/9,372.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.54

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