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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.49, 12,901.17 and 5,370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.49, 12,901.17 and 5,370.31 is: 7,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.49 : 12,901.17 = 5,370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.49/12,901.17 = 5,370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.49x = 12,901.17 × 5,370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.49x = 69,283,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,283,282.26/9,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.17

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