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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.08, 12,937.59 and 5,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.08, 12,937.59 and 5,394.74 is: 7,444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.08 : 12,937.59 = 5,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.08/12,937.59 = 5,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.08x = 12,937.59 × 5,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.08x = 69,794,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,794,869.59/9,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.73

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