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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.26, 12,933.73 and 5,394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.26, 12,933.73 and 5,394.14 is: 7,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.26 : 12,933.73 = 5,394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.26/12,933.73 = 5,394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.26x = 12,933.73 × 5,394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.26x = 69,766,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,766,383.33/9,372.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.93

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