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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.08, 12,966.56 and 5,417.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.08, 12,966.56 and 5,417.17 is: 7,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.08 : 12,966.56 = 5,417.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.08/12,966.56 = 5,417.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.08x = 12,966.56 × 5,417.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.08x = 70,242,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,242,059.84/9,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.68

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