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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.43, 12,903.40 and 5,371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.43, 12,903.40 and 5,371.44 is: 7,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.43 : 12,903.40 = 5,371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.43/12,903.40 = 5,371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.43x = 12,903.40 × 5,371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.43x = 69,309,747.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,309,747.52/9,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,412.47

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