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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.90, 12,990.78 and 5,635.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.90, 12,990.78 and 5,635.99 is: 7,779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.90 : 12,990.78 = 5,635.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.90/12,990.78 = 5,635.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.90x = 12,990.78 × 5,635.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.90x = 73,215,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,215,889.30/9,411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.08

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