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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.30, 12,934.76 and 5,394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.30, 12,934.76 and 5,394.55 is: 7,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.30 : 12,934.76 = 5,394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.30/12,934.76 = 5,394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.30x = 12,934.76 × 5,394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.30x = 69,777,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,777,209.56/9,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.25

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