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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.28, 12,965.67 and 5,415.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.28, 12,965.67 and 5,415.72 is: 7,473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.28 : 12,965.67 = 5,415.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.28/12,965.67 = 5,415.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.28x = 12,965.67 × 5,415.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.28x = 70,218,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,218,438.33/9,395.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.80

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