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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.77, 12,933.65 and 5,598.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.77, 12,933.65 and 5,598.15 is: 7,724.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.77 : 12,933.65 = 5,598.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.77/12,933.65 = 5,598.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.77x = 12,933.65 × 5,598.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.77x = 72,404,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,404,484.76/9,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,724.16

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