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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.73, 12,964.34 and 5,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.73, 12,964.34 and 5,417.80 is: 7,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.73 : 12,964.34 = 5,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.73/12,964.34 = 5,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.73x = 12,964.34 × 5,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.73x = 70,238,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238,174.16/9,396.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.75

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