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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.57, 12,929.99 and 5,391.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.57, 12,929.99 and 5,391.47 is: 7,440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.57 : 12,929.99 = 5,391.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.57/12,929.99 = 5,391.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.57x = 12,929.99 × 5,391.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.57x = 69,711,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,711,561.58/9,369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.21

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