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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.17, 12,947.41 and 5,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.17, 12,947.41 and 5,348.87 is: 7,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.17 : 12,947.41 = 5,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.17/12,947.41 = 5,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.17x = 12,947.41 × 5,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.17x = 69,254,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,254,012.93/9,382.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,381.45

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