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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,393.74, 12,965.67 and 5,619.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,393.74, 12,965.67 and 5,619.14 is: 7,755.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,393.74 : 12,965.67 = 5,619.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,393.74/12,965.67 = 5,619.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,393.74x = 12,965.67 × 5,619.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,393.74x = 72,855,850.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,855,850.10/9,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,755.79

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