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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.02, 12,951.10 and 5,406.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.02, 12,951.10 and 5,406.83 is: 7,458.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.02 : 12,951.10 = 5,406.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.02/12,951.10 = 5,406.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.02x = 12,951.10 × 5,406.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.02x = 70,024,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024,304.22/9,388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.90

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