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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.73, 12,924.35 and 5,384.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.73, 12,924.35 and 5,384.13 is: 7,429.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.73 : 12,924.35 = 5,384.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.73/12,924.35 = 5,384.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.73x = 12,924.35 × 5,384.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.73x = 69,586,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,586,353.64/9,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,429.89

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