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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.76, 12,965.67 and 5,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.76, 12,965.67 and 5,417.28 is: 7,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.76 : 12,965.67 = 5,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.76/12,965.67 = 5,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.76x = 12,965.67 × 5,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.76x = 70,238,664.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238,664.78/9,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,477.96

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