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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.96, 12,961.82 and 5,413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.96, 12,961.82 and 5,413.84 is: 7,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.96 : 12,961.82 = 5,413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.96/12,961.82 = 5,413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.96x = 12,961.82 × 5,413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.96x = 70,173,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,173,200.72/9,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.83

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