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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.62, 12,932.88 and 5,394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.62, 12,932.88 and 5,394.06 is: 7,442.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.62 : 12,932.88 = 5,394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.62/12,932.88 = 5,394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.62x = 12,932.88 × 5,394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.62x = 69,760,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,760,730.69/9,373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,442.24

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