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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.52, 12,920.25 and 5,384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.52, 12,920.25 and 5,384.80 is: 7,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.52 : 12,920.25 = 5,384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.52/12,920.25 = 5,384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.52x = 12,920.25 × 5,384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.52x = 69,572,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,572,962.20/9,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.21

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