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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.08, 12,951.27 and 5,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.08, 12,951.27 and 5,406.23 is: 7,460.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.08 : 12,951.27 = 5,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.08/12,951.27 = 5,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.08x = 12,951.27 × 5,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.08x = 70,017,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017,479.66/9,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.51

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