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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.08, 12,915.42 and 5,379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.08, 12,915.42 and 5,379.89 is: 7,424.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.08 : 12,915.42 = 5,379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.08/12,915.42 = 5,379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.08x = 12,915.42 × 5,379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.08x = 69,483,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,483,454.15/9,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.18

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