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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.70, 12,940.63 and 5,399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.70, 12,940.63 and 5,399.10 is: 7,451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.70 : 12,940.63 = 5,399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.70/12,940.63 = 5,399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.70x = 12,940.63 × 5,399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.70x = 69,867,755.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,867,755.43/9,376.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,451.21

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