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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.28, 12,989.35 and 5,634.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.28, 12,989.35 and 5,634.71 is: 7,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.28 : 12,989.35 = 5,634.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.28/12,989.35 = 5,634.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.28x = 12,989.35 × 5,634.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.28x = 73,191,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,191,220.34/9,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,776.15

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