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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,384.64, 12,952.92 and 5,406.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,384.64, 12,952.92 and 5,406.46 is: 7,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,384.64 : 12,952.92 = 5,406.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,384.64/12,952.92 = 5,406.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,384.64x = 12,952.92 × 5,406.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,384.64x = 70,029,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,029,443.86/9,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.13

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