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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.62, 12,955.53 and 5,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.62, 12,955.53 and 5,410.04 is: 7,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.62 : 12,955.53 = 5,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.62/12,955.53 = 5,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.62x = 12,955.53 × 5,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.62x = 70,089,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,089,870.74/9,388.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.41

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