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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.87, 12,957.59 and 5,411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.87, 12,957.59 and 5,411.55 is: 7,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.87 : 12,957.59 = 5,411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.87/12,957.59 = 5,411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.87x = 12,957.59 × 5,411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.87x = 70,120,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,120,659.69/9,389.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.70

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