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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.58, 12,988.94 and 5,381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.58, 12,988.94 and 5,381.68 is: 7,425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.58 : 12,988.94 = 5,381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.58/12,988.94 = 5,381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.58x = 12,988.94 × 5,381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.58x = 69,902,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,902,318.62/9,413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,425.69

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