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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.88, 12,931.92 and 5,390.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.88, 12,931.92 and 5,390.21 is: 7,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.88 : 12,931.92 = 5,390.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.88/12,931.92 = 5,390.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.88x = 12,931.92 × 5,390.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.88x = 69,705,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,705,796.83/9,369.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.35

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