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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.88, 12,959.24 and 5,413.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.88, 12,959.24 and 5,413.45 is: 7,468.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.88 : 12,959.24 = 5,413.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.88/12,959.24 = 5,413.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.88x = 12,959.24 × 5,413.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.88x = 70,154,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,154,138.31/9,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.86

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