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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.70, 12,981.21 and 5,375.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.70, 12,981.21 and 5,375.40 is: 7,416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.70 : 12,981.21 = 5,375.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.70/12,981.21 = 5,375.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.70x = 12,981.21 × 5,375.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.70x = 69,779,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,779,127.40/9,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.45

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