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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.73, 12,959.71 and 5,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.73, 12,959.71 and 5,614.16 is: 7,747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.73 : 12,959.71 = 5,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.73/12,959.71 = 5,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.73x = 12,959.71 × 5,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.73x = 72,757,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,757,806.66/9,391.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.01

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