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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.48, 12,928.89 and 5,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.48, 12,928.89 and 5,391.18 is: 7,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.48 : 12,928.89 = 5,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.48/12,928.89 = 5,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.48x = 12,928.89 × 5,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.48x = 69,701,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,701,973.19/9,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.26

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