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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.98, 12,930.59 and 5,391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.98, 12,930.59 and 5,391.01 is: 7,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.98 : 12,930.59 = 5,391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.98/12,930.59 = 5,391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.98x = 12,930.59 × 5,391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.98x = 69,708,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,708,945.37/9,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.60

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