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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.46, 12,899.47 and 5,368.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.46, 12,899.47 and 5,368.83 is: 7,408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.46 : 12,899.47 = 5,368.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.46/12,899.47 = 5,368.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.46x = 12,899.47 × 5,368.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.46x = 69,255,061.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,255,061.52/9,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.97

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