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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.08, 12,939.60 and 5,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.08, 12,939.60 and 5,650.24 is: 7,799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.08 : 12,939.60 = 5,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.08/12,939.60 = 5,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.08x = 12,939.60 × 5,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.08x = 73,111,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,111,845.50/9,374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.36

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