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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.90, 12,961.11 and 5,413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.90, 12,961.11 and 5,413.81 is: 7,471.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.90 : 12,961.11 = 5,413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.90/12,961.11 = 5,413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.90x = 12,961.11 × 5,413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.90x = 70,168,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,168,986.93/9,391.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.22

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