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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.67, 12,921.78 and 5,383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.67, 12,921.78 and 5,383.71 is: 7,430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.67 : 12,921.78 = 5,383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.67/12,921.78 = 5,383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.67x = 12,921.78 × 5,383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.67x = 69,567,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,567,116.20/9,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.26

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