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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.91, 12,969.83 and 5,624.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.91, 12,969.83 and 5,624.19 is: 7,759.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.91 : 12,969.83 = 5,624.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.91/12,969.83 = 5,624.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.91x = 12,969.83 × 5,624.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.91x = 72,944,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,944,721.98/9,400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.32

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