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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.08, 12,951.18 and 5,406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.08, 12,951.18 and 5,406.89 is: 7,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.08 : 12,951.18 = 5,406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.08/12,951.18 = 5,406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.08x = 12,951.18 × 5,406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.08x = 70,025,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,025,589.44/9,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.99

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