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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.71, 12,912.68 and 5,379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.71, 12,912.68 and 5,379.07 is: 7,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.71 : 12,912.68 = 5,379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.71/12,912.68 = 5,379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.71x = 12,912.68 × 5,379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.71x = 69,458,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,458,209.61/9,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.36

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