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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.09, 12,921.90 and 5,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.09, 12,921.90 and 5,385.50 is: 7,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.09 : 12,921.90 = 5,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.09/12,921.90 = 5,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.09x = 12,921.90 × 5,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.09x = 69,590,892.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,590,892.45/9,362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,433.26

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