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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.38, 14,049.13 and 5,211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.38, 14,049.13 and 5,211.39 is: 7,811.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.38 : 14,049.13 = 5,211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.38/14,049.13 = 5,211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.38x = 14,049.13 × 5,211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.38x = 73,215,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,215,495.59/9,373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,811.00

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