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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.12, 12,991.03 and 5,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.12, 12,991.03 and 5,436.52 is: 7,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.12 : 12,991.03 = 5,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.12/12,991.03 = 5,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.12x = 12,991.03 × 5,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.12x = 70,625,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,625,994.42/9,414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.13

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