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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.52, 12,952.44 and 5,407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.52, 12,952.44 and 5,407.44 is: 7,461.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.52 : 12,952.44 = 5,407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.52/12,952.44 = 5,407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.52x = 12,952.44 × 5,407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.52x = 70,039,542.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,039,542.15/9,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.72

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