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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.53, 12,923.43 and 5,385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.53, 12,923.43 and 5,385.64 is: 7,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.53 : 12,923.43 = 5,385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.53/12,923.43 = 5,385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.53x = 12,923.43 × 5,385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.53x = 69,600,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,600,914.62/9,364.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.40

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