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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.78, 12,960.84 and 5,412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.78, 12,960.84 and 5,412.22 is: 7,468.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.78 : 12,960.84 = 5,412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.78/12,960.84 = 5,412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.78x = 12,960.84 × 5,412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.78x = 70,146,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,146,917.46/9,391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.97

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