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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.39, 12,905.41 and 5,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.39, 12,905.41 and 5,372.76 is: 7,414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.39 : 12,905.41 = 5,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.39/12,905.41 = 5,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.39x = 12,905.41 × 5,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.39x = 69,337,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,337,606.10/9,351.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.69

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