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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.93, 12,891.35 and 5,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.93, 12,891.35 and 5,362.79 is: 7,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.93 : 12,891.35 = 5,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.93/12,891.35 = 5,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.93x = 12,891.35 × 5,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.93x = 69,133,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,133,551.82/9,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.35

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