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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.86, 12,936.32 and 5,394.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.86, 12,936.32 and 5,394.99 is: 7,445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.86 : 12,936.32 = 5,394.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.86/12,936.32 = 5,394.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.86x = 12,936.32 × 5,394.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.86x = 69,791,317.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,791,317.04/9,373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,445.31

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