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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.64, 12,966.78 and 5,417.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.64, 12,966.78 and 5,417.11 is: 7,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.64 : 12,966.78 = 5,417.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.64/12,966.78 = 5,417.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.64x = 12,966.78 × 5,417.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.64x = 70,242,473.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,242,473.61/9,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.28

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