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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.56, 12,955.77 and 5,410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.56, 12,955.77 and 5,410.25 is: 7,465.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.56 : 12,955.77 = 5,410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.56/12,955.77 = 5,410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.56x = 12,955.77 × 5,410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.56x = 70,093,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,093,889.86/9,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.88

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