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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.62, 12,901.10 and 5,370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.62, 12,901.10 and 5,370.51 is: 7,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.62 : 12,901.10 = 5,370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.62/12,901.10 = 5,370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.62x = 12,901.10 × 5,370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.62x = 69,285,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,285,435.48/9,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.30

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