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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.06, 12,945.97 and 5,349.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.06, 12,945.97 and 5,349.41 is: 7,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.06 : 12,945.97 = 5,349.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.06/12,945.97 = 5,349.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.06x = 12,945.97 × 5,349.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.06x = 69,253,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,253,223.27/9,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.45

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