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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.95, 12,926.37 and 5,387.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.95, 12,926.37 and 5,387.97 is: 7,435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.95 : 12,926.37 = 5,387.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.95/12,926.37 = 5,387.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.95x = 12,926.37 × 5,387.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.95x = 69,646,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646,893.77/9,366.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,435.39

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