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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.61, 12,936.74 and 5,341.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.61, 12,936.74 and 5,341.93 is: 7,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.61 : 12,936.74 = 5,341.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.61/12,936.74 = 5,341.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.61x = 12,936.74 × 5,341.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.61x = 69,107,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,107,100.46/9,373.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,372.52

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