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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.42, 12,933.68 and 5,390.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.42, 12,933.68 and 5,390.73 is: 7,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.42 : 12,933.68 = 5,390.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.42/12,933.68 = 5,390.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.42x = 12,933.68 × 5,390.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.42x = 69,721,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,721,949.83/9,372.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.06

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