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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.68, 12,912.02 and 5,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.68, 12,912.02 and 5,377.68 is: 7,421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.68 : 12,912.02 = 5,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.68/12,912.02 = 5,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.68x = 12,912.02 × 5,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.68x = 69,436,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,436,711.71/9,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,421.08

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