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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.04, 12,985.80 and 5,431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.04, 12,985.80 and 5,431.08 is: 7,494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.04 : 12,985.80 = 5,431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.04/12,985.80 = 5,431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.04x = 12,985.80 × 5,431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.04x = 70,526,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,526,918.66/9,410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.86

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