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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.14, 12,954.96 and 5,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.14, 12,954.96 and 5,611.74 is: 7,742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.14 : 12,954.96 = 5,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.14/12,954.96 = 5,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.14x = 12,954.96 × 5,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.14x = 72,699,867.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,699,867.23/9,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.97

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