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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.39, 12,960.57 and 5,614.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.39, 12,960.57 and 5,614.79 is: 7,747.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.39 : 12,960.57 = 5,614.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.39/12,960.57 = 5,614.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.39x = 12,960.57 × 5,614.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.39x = 72,770,814.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,770,814.03/9,392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.85

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