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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,407.88, 12,981.74 and 5,630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,407.88, 12,981.74 and 5,630.18 is: 7,768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,407.88 : 12,981.74 = 5,630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,407.88/12,981.74 = 5,630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,407.88x = 12,981.74 × 5,630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,407.88x = 73,089,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,089,439.85/9,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,768.96

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