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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.88, 12,921.36 and 5,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.88, 12,921.36 and 5,384.20 is: 7,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.88 : 12,921.36 = 5,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.88/12,921.36 = 5,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.88x = 12,921.36 × 5,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.88x = 69,571,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,571,186.51/9,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.74

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