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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.80, 12,954.71 and 5,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.80, 12,954.71 and 5,611.20 is: 7,744.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.80 : 12,954.71 = 5,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.80/12,954.71 = 5,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.80x = 12,954.71 × 5,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.80x = 72,691,468.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,691,468.75/9,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.83

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