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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.43, 12,961.86 and 5,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.43, 12,961.86 and 5,413.71 is: 7,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.43 : 12,961.86 = 5,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.43/12,961.86 = 5,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.43x = 12,961.86 × 5,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.43x = 70,171,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,171,751.10/9,392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,471.10

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