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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.84, 12,952.21 and 5,407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.84, 12,952.21 and 5,407.64 is: 7,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.84 : 12,952.21 = 5,407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.84/12,952.21 = 5,407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.84x = 12,952.21 × 5,407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.84x = 70,040,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,040,888.88/9,388.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,460.02

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