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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.99, 12,968.78 and 5,621.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.99, 12,968.78 and 5,621.39 is: 7,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.99 : 12,968.78 = 5,621.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.99/12,968.78 = 5,621.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.99x = 12,968.78 × 5,621.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.99x = 72,902,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,902,477.25/9,395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,758.90

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