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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.43, 12,885.52 and 5,358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.43, 12,885.52 and 5,358.46 is: 7,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.43 : 12,885.52 = 5,358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.43/12,885.52 = 5,358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.43x = 12,885.52 × 5,358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.43x = 69,046,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,046,543.50/9,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.60

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