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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.34, 12,950.61 and 5,607.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.34, 12,950.61 and 5,607.83 is: 7,737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.34 : 12,950.61 = 5,607.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.34/12,950.61 = 5,607.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.34x = 12,950.61 × 5,607.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.34x = 72,624,754.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,624,754.52/9,386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.28

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