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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.33, 12,943.50 and 5,603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.33, 12,943.50 and 5,603.12 is: 7,733.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.33 : 12,943.50 = 5,603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.33/12,943.50 = 5,603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.33x = 12,943.50 × 5,603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.33x = 72,523,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,523,983.72/9,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.97

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