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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.02, 12,910.56 and 5,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.02, 12,910.56 and 5,377.72 is: 7,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.02 : 12,910.56 = 5,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.02/12,910.56 = 5,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.02x = 12,910.56 × 5,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.02x = 69,429,376.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,429,376.72/9,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.62

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