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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.03, 12,904.83 and 5,373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.03, 12,904.83 and 5,373.39 is: 7,415.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.03 : 12,904.83 = 5,373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.03/12,904.83 = 5,373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.03x = 12,904.83 × 5,373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.03x = 69,342,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342,684.47/9,351.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.51

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