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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.41, 12,904.71 and 5,371.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.41, 12,904.71 and 5,371.51 is: 7,413.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.41 : 12,904.71 = 5,371.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.41/12,904.71 = 5,371.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.41x = 12,904.71 × 5,371.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.41x = 69,317,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,317,790.93/9,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.34

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