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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.96, 12,929.10 and 5,390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.96, 12,929.10 and 5,390.84 is: 7,439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.96 : 12,929.10 = 5,390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.96/12,929.10 = 5,390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.96x = 12,929.10 × 5,390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.96x = 69,698,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,698,709.44/9,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.32

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