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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.94, 12,907.34 and 5,575.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.94, 12,907.34 and 5,575.35 is: 7,694.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.94 : 12,907.34 = 5,575.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.94/12,907.34 = 5,575.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.94x = 12,907.34 × 5,575.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.94x = 71,962,938.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,962,938.26/9,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,694.97

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