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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.92, 12,910.50 and 5,377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.92, 12,910.50 and 5,377.02 is: 7,419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.92 : 12,910.50 = 5,377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.92/12,910.50 = 5,377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.92x = 12,910.50 × 5,377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.92x = 69,420,016.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,420,016.71/9,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,419.90

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