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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.67, 12,927.30 and 5,387.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.67, 12,927.30 and 5,387.71 is: 7,435.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.67 : 12,927.30 = 5,387.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.67/12,927.30 = 5,387.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.67x = 12,927.30 × 5,387.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.67x = 69,648,543.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,648,543.48/9,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.78

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