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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.78, 12,955.63 and 5,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.78, 12,955.63 and 5,611.19 is: 7,742.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.78 : 12,955.63 = 5,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.78/12,955.63 = 5,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.78x = 12,955.63 × 5,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.78x = 72,696,506.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,696,506.09/9,388.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.91

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