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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.84, 12,924.36 and 5,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.84, 12,924.36 and 5,388.12 is: 7,434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.84 : 12,924.36 = 5,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.84/12,924.36 = 5,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.84x = 12,924.36 × 5,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.84x = 69,638,002.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,638,002.60/9,366.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,434.52

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