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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.93, 12,939.71 and 5,397.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.93, 12,939.71 and 5,397.21 is: 7,448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.93 : 12,939.71 = 5,397.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.93/12,939.71 = 5,397.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.93x = 12,939.71 × 5,397.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.93x = 69,838,305.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,838,305.22/9,375.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.68

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