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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.84, 12,921.55 and 5,385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.84, 12,921.55 and 5,385.25 is: 7,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.84 : 12,921.55 = 5,385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.84/12,921.55 = 5,385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.84x = 12,921.55 × 5,385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.84x = 69,585,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,585,777.14/9,361.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.92

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