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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.89, 12,992.69 and 5,436.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.89, 12,992.69 and 5,436.35 is: 7,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.89 : 12,992.69 = 5,436.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.89/12,992.69 = 5,436.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.89x = 12,992.69 × 5,436.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.89x = 70,632,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,632,758.91/9,414.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,502.24

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