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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.56, 12,952.08 and 5,406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.56, 12,952.08 and 5,406.84 is: 7,461.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.56 : 12,952.08 = 5,406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.56/12,952.08 = 5,406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.56x = 12,952.08 × 5,406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.56x = 70,029,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,029,824.23/9,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.44

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