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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.40, 12,899.82 and 5,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.40, 12,899.82 and 5,369.76 is: 7,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.40 : 12,899.82 = 5,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.40/12,899.82 = 5,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.40x = 12,899.82 × 5,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.40x = 69,268,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,268,957.58/9,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.51

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