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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.86, 12,934.94 and 5,393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.86, 12,934.94 and 5,393.99 is: 7,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.86 : 12,934.94 = 5,393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.86/12,934.94 = 5,393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.86x = 12,934.94 × 5,393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.86x = 69,770,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,770,885.82/9,372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.93

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