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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.52, 12,909.87 and 5,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.52, 12,909.87 and 5,377.22 is: 7,420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.52 : 12,909.87 = 5,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.52/12,909.87 = 5,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.52x = 12,909.87 × 5,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.52x = 69,419,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,419,211.16/9,354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.93

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