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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.94, 12,898.18 and 5,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.94, 12,898.18 and 5,365.24 is: 7,403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.94 : 12,898.18 = 5,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.94/12,898.18 = 5,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.94x = 12,898.18 × 5,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.94x = 69,201,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,201,831.26/9,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,403.69

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