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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.16, 12,961.46 and 5,414.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.16, 12,961.46 and 5,414.06 is: 7,471.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.16 : 12,961.46 = 5,414.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.16/12,961.46 = 5,414.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.16x = 12,961.46 × 5,414.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.16x = 70,174,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,174,122.13/9,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.56

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