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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.67, 12,951.85 and 5,406.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.67, 12,951.85 and 5,406.91 is: 7,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.67 : 12,951.85 = 5,406.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.67/12,951.85 = 5,406.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.67x = 12,951.85 × 5,406.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.67x = 70,029,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,029,487.28/9,385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.32

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