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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.81, 12,957.21 and 5,408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.81, 12,957.21 and 5,408.25 is: 7,462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.81 : 12,957.21 = 5,408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.81/12,957.21 = 5,408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.81x = 12,957.21 × 5,408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.81x = 70,075,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,075,830.98/9,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.97

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