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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.43, 12,959.09 and 5,411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.43, 12,959.09 and 5,411.71 is: 7,468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.43 : 12,959.09 = 5,411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.43/12,959.09 = 5,411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.43x = 12,959.09 × 5,411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.43x = 70,130,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,130,836.94/9,390.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.33

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