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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.88, 12,960.61 and 5,412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.88, 12,960.61 and 5,412.76 is: 7,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.88 : 12,960.61 = 5,412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.88/12,960.61 = 5,412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.88x = 12,960.61 × 5,412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.88x = 70,152,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152,625.45/9,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,469.50

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