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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.36, 12,934.70 and 5,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.36, 12,934.70 and 5,493.90 is: 7,581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.36 : 12,934.70 = 5,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.36/12,934.70 = 5,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.36x = 12,934.70 × 5,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.36x = 71,061,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,061,948.33/9,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,581.27

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