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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.83, 12,955.71 and 5,611.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.83, 12,955.71 and 5,611.25 is: 7,743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.83 : 12,955.71 = 5,611.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.83/12,955.71 = 5,611.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.83x = 12,955.71 × 5,611.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.83x = 72,697,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697,727.74/9,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.00

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