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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.26, 12,955.91 and 5,410.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.26, 12,955.91 and 5,410.01 is: 7,467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.26 : 12,955.91 = 5,410.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.26/12,955.91 = 5,410.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.26x = 12,955.91 × 5,410.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.26x = 70,091,648.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,091,648.57/9,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.48

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