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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388, 12,955.68 and 5,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388, 12,955.68 and 5,662.24 is: 7,814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388 : 12,955.68 = 5,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388/12,955.68 = 5,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388x = 12,955.68 × 5,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388x = 73,358,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,358,169.52/9,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.04

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