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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.41, 12,885.82 and 5,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.41, 12,885.82 and 5,358.20 is: 7,394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.41 : 12,885.82 = 5,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.41/12,885.82 = 5,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.41x = 12,885.82 × 5,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.41x = 69,044,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044,722.90/9,337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.42

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