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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.96, 12,940.38 and 5,398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.96, 12,940.38 and 5,398.84 is: 7,450.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.96 : 12,940.38 = 5,398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.96/12,940.38 = 5,398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.96x = 12,940.38 × 5,398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.96x = 69,863,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,863,041.16/9,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,450.50

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