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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.14, 12,957.72 and 5,613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.14, 12,957.72 and 5,613.74 is: 7,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.14 : 12,957.72 = 5,613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.14/12,957.72 = 5,613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.14x = 12,957.72 × 5,613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.14x = 72,741,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,741,271.07/9,391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.73

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