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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.57, 12,963.65 and 5,361.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.57, 12,963.65 and 5,361.59 is: 7,399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.57 : 12,963.65 = 5,361.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.57/12,963.65 = 5,361.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.57x = 12,963.65 × 5,361.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.57x = 69,505,781.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,505,781.80/9,393.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.29

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