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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.26, 12,932.96 and 5,597.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.26, 12,932.96 and 5,597.65 is: 7,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.26 : 12,932.96 = 5,597.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.26/12,932.96 = 5,597.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.26x = 12,932.96 × 5,597.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.26x = 72,394,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,394,183.54/9,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.48

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