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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.65, 12,891.49 and 5,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.65, 12,891.49 and 5,363.93 is: 7,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.65 : 12,891.49 = 5,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.65/12,891.49 = 5,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.65x = 12,891.49 × 5,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.65x = 69,148,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,148,972.09/9,342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.43

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