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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.46, 12,955.20 and 5,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.46, 12,955.20 and 5,610.88 is: 7,742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.46 : 12,955.20 = 5,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.46/12,955.20 = 5,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.46x = 12,955.20 × 5,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.46x = 72,690,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690,072.58/9,388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.49

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