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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,329.94, 12,877.08 and 5,351.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,329.94, 12,877.08 and 5,351.10 is: 7,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,329.94 : 12,877.08 = 5,351.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,329.94/12,877.08 = 5,351.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,329.94x = 12,877.08 × 5,351.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,329.94x = 68,906,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906,542.79/9,329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.53

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