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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.87, 12,952.35 and 5,611.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.87, 12,952.35 and 5,611.59 is: 7,743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.87 : 12,952.35 = 5,611.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.87/12,952.35 = 5,611.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.87x = 12,952.35 × 5,611.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.87x = 72,683,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,683,277.74/9,386.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.08

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