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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.56, 12,987.60 and 5,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.56, 12,987.60 and 5,432.92 is: 7,498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.56 : 12,987.60 = 5,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.56/12,987.60 = 5,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.56x = 12,987.60 × 5,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.56x = 70,560,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,560,591.79/9,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,498.02

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