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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.49, 12,960.57 and 5,357.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.49, 12,960.57 and 5,357.90 is: 7,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.49 : 12,960.57 = 5,357.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.49/12,960.57 = 5,357.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.49x = 12,960.57 × 5,357.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.49x = 69,441,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,441,490.50/9,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.88

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