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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.84, 12,901.25 and 5,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.84, 12,901.25 and 5,370.80 is: 7,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.84 : 12,901.25 = 5,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.84/12,901.25 = 5,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.84x = 12,901.25 × 5,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.84x = 69,289,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,289,942.14/9,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.61

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