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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.38, 12,954.42 and 5,613.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.38, 12,954.42 and 5,613.06 is: 7,745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.38 : 12,954.42 = 5,613.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.38/12,954.42 = 5,613.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.38x = 12,954.42 × 5,613.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.38x = 72,713,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,713,936.73/9,388.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.10

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