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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.68, 12,909.26 and 5,375.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.68, 12,909.26 and 5,375.69 is: 7,418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.68 : 12,909.26 = 5,375.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.68/12,909.26 = 5,375.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.68x = 12,909.26 × 5,375.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.68x = 69,396,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,396,088.46/9,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,418.33

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