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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.72, 12,903.88 and 5,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.72, 12,903.88 and 5,373.08 is: 7,414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.72 : 12,903.88 = 5,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.72/12,903.88 = 5,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.72x = 12,903.88 × 5,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.72x = 69,333,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,333,579.55/9,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.79

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