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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.90, 12,960.60 and 5,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.90, 12,960.60 and 5,358.72 is: 7,395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.90 : 12,960.60 = 5,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.90/12,960.60 = 5,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.90x = 12,960.60 × 5,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.90x = 69,452,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,452,226.43/9,390.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.69

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