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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.14, 12,955.72 and 5,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.14, 12,955.72 and 5,409.88 is: 7,463.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.14 : 12,955.72 = 5,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.14/12,955.72 = 5,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.14x = 12,955.72 × 5,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.14x = 70,088,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,088,890.51/9,391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.30

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