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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.89, 12,889.90 and 5,307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.89, 12,889.90 and 5,307.63 is: 7,324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.89 : 12,889.90 = 5,307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.89/12,889.90 = 5,307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.89x = 12,889.90 × 5,307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.89x = 68,414,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,414,778.23/9,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,324.23

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