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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.97, 12,905.48 and 5,372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.97, 12,905.48 and 5,372.07 is: 7,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.97 : 12,905.48 = 5,372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.97/12,905.48 = 5,372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.97x = 12,905.48 × 5,372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.97x = 69,329,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,329,141.94/9,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.11

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