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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.81, 12,952.36 and 5,407.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.81, 12,952.36 and 5,407.28 is: 7,461.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.81 : 12,952.36 = 5,407.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.81/12,952.36 = 5,407.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.81x = 12,952.36 × 5,407.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.81x = 70,036,945.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,036,945.38/9,386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.21

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