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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.94, 12,960.87 and 5,411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.94, 12,960.87 and 5,411.95 is: 7,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.94 : 12,960.87 = 5,411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.94/12,960.87 = 5,411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.94x = 12,960.87 × 5,411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.94x = 70,143,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,143,580.40/9,390.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.28

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