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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.96, 12,959.37 and 5,411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.96, 12,959.37 and 5,411.24 is: 7,468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.96 : 12,959.37 = 5,411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.96/12,959.37 = 5,411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.96x = 12,959.37 × 5,411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.96x = 70,126,261.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,126,261.32/9,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.22

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