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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396, 12,963.54 and 5,416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396, 12,963.54 and 5,416.58 is: 7,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396 : 12,963.54 = 5,416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396/12,963.54 = 5,416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396x = 12,963.54 × 5,416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396x = 70,218,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,218,051.49/9,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.19

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