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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.69, 12,962.39 and 5,616.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.69, 12,962.39 and 5,616.11 is: 7,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.69 : 12,962.39 = 5,616.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.69/12,962.39 = 5,616.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.69x = 12,962.39 × 5,616.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.69x = 72,798,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,798,115.21/9,393.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.68

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