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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.53, 12,960.09 and 5,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.53, 12,960.09 and 5,414.88 is: 7,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.53 : 12,960.09 = 5,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.53/12,960.09 = 5,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.53x = 12,960.09 × 5,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.53x = 70,177,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,177,332.14/9,391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.41

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