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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.45, 12,913.28 and 5,379.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.45, 12,913.28 and 5,379.33 is: 7,423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.45 : 12,913.28 = 5,379.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.45/12,913.28 = 5,379.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.45x = 12,913.28 × 5,379.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.45x = 69,464,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,464,794.50/9,357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.47

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