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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.64, 12,936.97 and 5,600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.64, 12,936.97 and 5,600.02 is: 7,728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.64 : 12,936.97 = 5,600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.64/12,936.97 = 5,600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.64x = 12,936.97 × 5,600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.64x = 72,447,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,447,254.70/9,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.00

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