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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.38, 12,900.15 and 5,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.38, 12,900.15 and 5,369.77 is: 7,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.38 : 12,900.15 = 5,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.38/12,900.15 = 5,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.38x = 12,900.15 × 5,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.38x = 69,270,854.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,270,854.59/9,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.73

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