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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.64, 12,904.52 and 5,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.64, 12,904.52 and 5,373.34 is: 7,415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.64 : 12,904.52 = 5,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.64/12,904.52 = 5,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.64x = 12,904.52 × 5,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.64x = 69,340,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,340,314.37/9,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.57

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