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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.20, 12,962.07 and 5,414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.20, 12,962.07 and 5,414.25 is: 7,470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.20 : 12,962.07 = 5,414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.20/12,962.07 = 5,414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.20x = 12,962.07 × 5,414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.20x = 70,179,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,179,887.50/9,394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.55

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