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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.18, 12,899.90 and 5,366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.18, 12,899.90 and 5,366.49 is: 7,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.18 : 12,899.90 = 5,366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.18/12,899.90 = 5,366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.18x = 12,899.90 × 5,366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.18x = 69,227,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,227,157.52/9,348.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.42

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