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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.48, 12,889.86 and 5,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.48, 12,889.86 and 5,362.76 is: 7,399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.48 : 12,889.86 = 5,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.48/12,889.86 = 5,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.48x = 12,889.86 × 5,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.48x = 69,125,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,125,225.61/9,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.82

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