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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.68, 12,991.55 and 5,435.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.68, 12,991.55 and 5,435.93 is: 7,500.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.68 : 12,991.55 = 5,435.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.68/12,991.55 = 5,435.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.68x = 12,991.55 × 5,435.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.68x = 70,621,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,621,064.25/9,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.37

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