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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.77, 12,954.93 and 5,613.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.77, 12,954.93 and 5,613.47 is: 7,745.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.77 : 12,954.93 = 5,613.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.77/12,954.93 = 5,613.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.77x = 12,954.93 × 5,613.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.77x = 72,722,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,722,046.13/9,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.64

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