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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.53, 12,986.47 and 5,377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.53, 12,986.47 and 5,377.65 is: 7,420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.53 : 12,986.47 = 5,377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.53/12,986.47 = 5,377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.53x = 12,986.47 × 5,377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.53x = 69,836,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,836,676.95/9,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.34

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