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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.51, 12,901.89 and 5,367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.51, 12,901.89 and 5,367.82 is: 7,407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.51 : 12,901.89 = 5,367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.51/12,901.89 = 5,367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.51x = 12,901.89 × 5,367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.51x = 69,255,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,255,023.18/9,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,407.34

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