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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.33, 12,910.77 and 5,377.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.33, 12,910.77 and 5,377.69 is: 7,421.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.33 : 12,910.77 = 5,377.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.33/12,910.77 = 5,377.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.33x = 12,910.77 × 5,377.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.33x = 69,430,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,430,118.72/9,355.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.45

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