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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.22, 12,936.61 and 5,393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.22, 12,936.61 and 5,393.59 is: 7,444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.22 : 12,936.61 = 5,393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.22/12,936.61 = 5,393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.22x = 12,936.61 × 5,393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.22x = 69,774,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,774,744.73/9,373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.05

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