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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.66, 12,907.97 and 5,375.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.66, 12,907.97 and 5,375.01 is: 7,416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.66 : 12,907.97 = 5,375.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.66/12,907.97 = 5,375.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.66x = 12,907.97 × 5,375.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.66x = 69,380,444.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,380,444.47/9,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.67

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