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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.06, 12,892.82 and 5,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.06, 12,892.82 and 5,361.36 is: 7,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.06 : 12,892.82 = 5,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.06/12,892.82 = 5,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.06x = 12,892.82 × 5,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.06x = 69,123,049.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,123,049.44/9,343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.33

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