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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,365.88, 12,927.80 and 5,389.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,365.88, 12,927.80 and 5,389.63 is: 7,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,365.88 : 12,927.80 = 5,389.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,365.88/12,927.80 = 5,389.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,365.88x = 12,927.80 × 5,389.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,365.88x = 69,676,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,676,058.71/9,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.35

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