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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.90, 12,984.96 and 5,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.90, 12,984.96 and 5,635.14 is: 7,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.90 : 12,984.96 = 5,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.90/12,984.96 = 5,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.90x = 12,984.96 × 5,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.90x = 73,172,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,172,067.49/9,411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.42

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