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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.08, 12,978.38 and 5,633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.08, 12,978.38 and 5,633.64 is: 7,769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.08 : 12,978.38 = 5,633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.08/12,978.38 = 5,633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.08x = 12,978.38 × 5,633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.08x = 73,115,492.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,115,492.54/9,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.09

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