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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.58, 12,967.28 and 5,415.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.58, 12,967.28 and 5,415.91 is: 7,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.58 : 12,967.28 = 5,415.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.58/12,967.28 = 5,415.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.58x = 12,967.28 × 5,415.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.58x = 70,229,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,229,621.42/9,395.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.75

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