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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.68, 12,906.50 and 5,373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.68, 12,906.50 and 5,373.69 is: 7,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.68 : 12,906.50 = 5,373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.68/12,906.50 = 5,373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.68x = 12,906.50 × 5,373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.68x = 69,355,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,355,529.99/9,352.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.58

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