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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.77, 12,910.21 and 5,377.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.77, 12,910.21 and 5,377.46 is: 7,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.77 : 12,910.21 = 5,377.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.77/12,910.21 = 5,377.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.77x = 12,910.21 × 5,377.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.77x = 69,424,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,424,156.70/9,354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.26

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