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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.84, 12,955.43 and 5,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.84, 12,955.43 and 5,611.32 is: 7,742.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.84 : 12,955.43 = 5,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.84/12,955.43 = 5,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.84x = 12,955.43 × 5,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.84x = 72,697,063.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697,063.47/9,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.10

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