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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.99, 12,962.30 and 5,359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.99, 12,962.30 and 5,359.82 is: 7,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.99 : 12,962.30 = 5,359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.99/12,962.30 = 5,359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.99x = 12,962.30 × 5,359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.99x = 69,475,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,475,600.39/9,392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.54

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