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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.24, 12,903.71 and 5,372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.24, 12,903.71 and 5,372.60 is: 7,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.24 : 12,903.71 = 5,372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.24/12,903.71 = 5,372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.24x = 12,903.71 × 5,372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.24x = 69,326,380.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,326,380.96/9,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.40

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