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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.26, 12,897.30 and 5,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.26, 12,897.30 and 5,367 is: 7,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.26 : 12,897.30 = 5,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.26/12,897.30 = 5,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.26x = 12,897.30 × 5,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.26x = 69,219,809.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,219,809.10/9,346.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.15

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