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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.06, 12,955.32 and 5,615.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.06, 12,955.32 and 5,615.94 is: 7,745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.06 : 12,955.32 = 5,615.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.06/12,955.32 = 5,615.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.06x = 12,955.32 × 5,615.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.06x = 72,756,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,756,299.80/9,393.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.75

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