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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.53, 12,901.38 and 5,370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.53, 12,901.38 and 5,370.89 is: 7,412.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.53 : 12,901.38 = 5,370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.53/12,901.38 = 5,370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.53x = 12,901.38 × 5,370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.53x = 69,291,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,291,808.18/9,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.06

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