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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.58, 12,990.84 and 5,636.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.58, 12,990.84 and 5,636.88 is: 7,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.58 : 12,990.84 = 5,636.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.58/12,990.84 = 5,636.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.58x = 12,990.84 × 5,636.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.58x = 73,227,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,227,806.18/9,414.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.13

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