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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.97, 12,938.73 and 5,397.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.97, 12,938.73 and 5,397.07 is: 7,447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.97 : 12,938.73 = 5,397.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.97/12,938.73 = 5,397.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.97x = 12,938.73 × 5,397.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.97x = 69,831,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,831,231.52/9,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,447.89

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