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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.46, 12,892.65 and 5,363.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.46, 12,892.65 and 5,363.47 is: 7,401.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.46 : 12,892.65 = 5,363.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.46/12,892.65 = 5,363.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.46x = 12,892.65 × 5,363.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.46x = 69,149,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,149,341.50/9,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.62

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