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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.96, 12,902.91 and 5,371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.96, 12,902.91 and 5,371.33 is: 7,412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.96 : 12,902.91 = 5,371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.96/12,902.91 = 5,371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.96x = 12,902.91 × 5,371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.96x = 69,305,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,305,787.57/9,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.42

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