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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.67, 12,991.27 and 5,637.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.67, 12,991.27 and 5,637.74 is: 7,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.67 : 12,991.27 = 5,637.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.67/12,991.27 = 5,637.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.67x = 12,991.27 × 5,637.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.67x = 73,241,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,241,402.53/9,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.50

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