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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.39, 12,965.61 and 5,416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.39, 12,965.61 and 5,416.47 is: 7,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.39 : 12,965.61 = 5,416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.39/12,965.61 = 5,416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.39x = 12,965.61 × 5,416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.39x = 70,227,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,227,857.91/9,395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.71

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