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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.32, 12,898.44 and 5,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.32, 12,898.44 and 5,368.28 is: 7,408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.32 : 12,898.44 = 5,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.32/12,898.44 = 5,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.32x = 12,898.44 × 5,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.32x = 69,242,372.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,242,372.99/9,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.52

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