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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.24, 12,954.33 and 5,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.24, 12,954.33 and 5,408.27 is: 7,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.24 : 12,954.33 = 5,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.24/12,954.33 = 5,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.24x = 12,954.33 × 5,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.24x = 70,060,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060,498.12/9,387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.37

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