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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.32, 12,901.98 and 5,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.32, 12,901.98 and 5,370.88 is: 7,410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.32 : 12,901.98 = 5,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.32/12,901.98 = 5,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.32x = 12,901.98 × 5,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.32x = 69,294,986.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,294,986.34/9,350.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.97

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