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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.82, 12,960.22 and 5,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.82, 12,960.22 and 5,614 is: 7,747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.82 : 12,960.22 = 5,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.82/12,960.22 = 5,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.82x = 12,960.22 × 5,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.82x = 72,758,675.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,758,675.08/9,390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.85

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