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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.68, 12,905.12 and 5,372.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.68, 12,905.12 and 5,372.69 is: 7,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.68 : 12,905.12 = 5,372.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.68/12,905.12 = 5,372.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.68x = 12,905.12 × 5,372.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.68x = 69,335,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,335,158.08/9,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,414.20

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