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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.10, 12,962.55 and 5,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.10, 12,962.55 and 5,412.90 is: 7,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.10 : 12,962.55 = 5,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.10/12,962.55 = 5,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.10x = 12,962.55 × 5,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.10x = 70,164,986.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,164,986.90/9,392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.64

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