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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.95, 12,961.62 and 5,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.95, 12,961.62 and 5,621.50 is: 7,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.95 : 12,961.62 = 5,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.95/12,961.62 = 5,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.95x = 12,961.62 × 5,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.95x = 72,863,746.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,863,746.83/9,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,752.33

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