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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.28, 12,955.62 and 5,613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.28, 12,955.62 and 5,613.96 is: 7,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.28 : 12,955.62 = 5,613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.28/12,955.62 = 5,613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.28x = 12,955.62 × 5,613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.28x = 72,732,332.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,732,332.46/9,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,746.32

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