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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.94, 12,961.35 and 5,615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.94, 12,961.35 and 5,615.35 is: 7,748.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.94 : 12,961.35 = 5,615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.94/12,961.35 = 5,615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.94x = 12,961.35 × 5,615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.94x = 72,782,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782,484.32/9,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,748.64

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