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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.01, 12,939.46 and 5,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.01, 12,939.46 and 5,397.04 is: 7,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.01 : 12,939.46 = 5,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.01/12,939.46 = 5,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.01x = 12,939.46 × 5,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.01x = 69,834,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,834,783.20/9,376.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,448.24

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