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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.06, 12,957.90 and 5,615.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.06, 12,957.90 and 5,615.33 is: 7,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.06 : 12,957.90 = 5,615.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.06/12,957.90 = 5,615.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.06x = 12,957.90 × 5,615.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.06x = 72,762,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,762,819.82/9,390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.92

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