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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.08, 12,969.78 and 5,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.08, 12,969.78 and 5,621.50 is: 7,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.08 : 12,969.78 = 5,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.08/12,969.78 = 5,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.08x = 12,969.78 × 5,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.08x = 72,909,618.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,909,618.27/9,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.10

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