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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.74, 12,965.06 and 5,361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.74, 12,965.06 and 5,361.15 is: 7,399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.74 : 12,965.06 = 5,361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.74/12,965.06 = 5,361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.74x = 12,965.06 × 5,361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.74x = 69,507,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,507,631.42/9,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.36

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