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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.94, 12,985.38 and 5,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.94, 12,985.38 and 5,430.60 is: 7,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.94 : 12,985.38 = 5,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.94/12,985.38 = 5,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.94x = 12,985.38 × 5,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.94x = 70,518,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,518,404.63/9,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.24

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