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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.64, 12,954.30 and 5,407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.64, 12,954.30 and 5,407.46 is: 7,463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.64 : 12,954.30 = 5,407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.64/12,954.30 = 5,407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.64x = 12,954.30 × 5,407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.64x = 70,049,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,049,859.08/9,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.51

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