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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.54, 12,986.56 and 5,633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.54, 12,986.56 and 5,633.86 is: 7,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.54 : 12,986.56 = 5,633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.54/12,986.56 = 5,633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.54x = 12,986.56 × 5,633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.54x = 73,164,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,164,460.92/9,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.74

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