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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.67, 12,956.57 and 5,411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.67, 12,956.57 and 5,411.09 is: 7,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.67 : 12,956.57 = 5,411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.67/12,956.57 = 5,411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.67x = 12,956.57 × 5,411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.67x = 70,109,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,109,167.70/9,387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.22

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