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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.88, 12,966.92 and 5,417.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.88, 12,966.92 and 5,417.26 is: 7,476.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.88 : 12,966.92 = 5,417.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.88/12,966.92 = 5,417.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.88x = 12,966.92 × 5,417.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.88x = 70,245,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,245,177.04/9,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.17

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