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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.70, 12,925.92 and 5,386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.70, 12,925.92 and 5,386.68 is: 7,434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.70 : 12,925.92 = 5,386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.70/12,925.92 = 5,386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.70x = 12,925.92 × 5,386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.70x = 69,627,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,627,794.75/9,365.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.34

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