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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.14, 12,937.50 and 5,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.14, 12,937.50 and 5,834.28 is: 8,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.14 : 12,937.50 = 5,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.14/12,937.50 = 5,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.14x = 12,937.50 × 5,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.14x = 75,480,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,480,997.50/9,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.90

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