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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.28, 12,957.78 and 5,410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.28, 12,957.78 and 5,410.32 is: 7,466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.28 : 12,957.78 = 5,410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.28/12,957.78 = 5,410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.28x = 12,957.78 × 5,410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.28x = 70,105,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,105,736.29/9,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.57

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