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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.68, 12,899.81 and 5,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.68, 12,899.81 and 5,369.05 is: 7,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.68 : 12,899.81 = 5,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.68/12,899.81 = 5,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.68x = 12,899.81 × 5,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.68x = 69,259,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,259,698.04/9,347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.29

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