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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.96, 12,905.66 and 5,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.96, 12,905.66 and 5,373.32 is: 7,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.96 : 12,905.66 = 5,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.96/12,905.66 = 5,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.96x = 12,905.66 × 5,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.96x = 69,346,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346,240.99/9,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.16

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