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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.80, 12,964.02 and 5,415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.80, 12,964.02 and 5,415.06 is: 7,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.80 : 12,964.02 = 5,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.80/12,964.02 = 5,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.80x = 12,964.02 × 5,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.80x = 70,200,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,200,946.14/9,394.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.32

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