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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.39, 12,934.46 and 5,393.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.39, 12,934.46 and 5,393.42 is: 7,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.39 : 12,934.46 = 5,393.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.39/12,934.46 = 5,393.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.39x = 12,934.46 × 5,393.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.39x = 69,760,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,760,883.61/9,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.23

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