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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.94, 12,861.66 and 5,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,319.94, 12,861.66 and 5,341.40 is: 7,371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,319.94 : 12,861.66 = 5,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,319.94/12,861.66 = 5,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,319.94x = 12,861.66 × 5,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,319.94x = 68,699,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,699,270.72/9,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.21

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