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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.04, 12,954.72 and 5,409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.04, 12,954.72 and 5,409.04 is: 7,464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.04 : 12,954.72 = 5,409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.04/12,954.72 = 5,409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.04x = 12,954.72 × 5,409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.04x = 70,072,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,072,598.67/9,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.82

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