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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.83, 12,954.33 and 5,610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.83, 12,954.33 and 5,610.25 is: 7,741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.83 : 12,954.33 = 5,610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.83/12,954.33 = 5,610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.83x = 12,954.33 × 5,610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.83x = 72,676,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,676,951.09/9,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,741.61

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