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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.72, 12,907.68 and 5,373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.72, 12,907.68 and 5,373.92 is: 7,415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.72 : 12,907.68 = 5,373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.72/12,907.68 = 5,373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.72x = 12,907.68 × 5,373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.72x = 69,364,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,364,839.71/9,353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,415.75

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