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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.02, 12,908.10 and 5,372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.02, 12,908.10 and 5,372.32 is: 7,413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.02 : 12,908.10 = 5,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.02/12,908.10 = 5,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.02x = 12,908.10 × 5,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.02x = 69,346,443.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346,443.79/9,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,413.54

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