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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.26, 12,901.44 and 5,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.26, 12,901.44 and 5,370 is: 7,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.26 : 12,901.44 = 5,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.26/12,901.44 = 5,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.26x = 12,901.44 × 5,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.26x = 69,280,732.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,280,732.80/9,349.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.29

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