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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.56, 12,928.68 and 5,390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.56, 12,928.68 and 5,390.12 is: 7,437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.56 : 12,928.68 = 5,390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.56/12,928.68 = 5,390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.56x = 12,928.68 × 5,390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.56x = 69,687,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,687,136.64/9,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.61

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