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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.53, 12,941.01 and 5,601.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.53, 12,941.01 and 5,601.33 is: 7,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.53 : 12,941.01 = 5,601.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.53/12,941.01 = 5,601.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.53x = 12,941.01 × 5,601.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.53x = 72,486,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,486,867.54/9,375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.50

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