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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.70, 12,936.11 and 5,394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.70, 12,936.11 and 5,394.83 is: 7,445.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.70 : 12,936.11 = 5,394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.70/12,936.11 = 5,394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.70x = 12,936.11 × 5,394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.70x = 69,788,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,788,022.66/9,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.09

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