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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.02, 12,979.44 and 5,628.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.02, 12,979.44 and 5,628.46 is: 7,766.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.02 : 12,979.44 = 5,628.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.02/12,979.44 = 5,628.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.02x = 12,979.44 × 5,628.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.02x = 73,054,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,054,258.86/9,406.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.76

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