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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.89, 12,993.35 and 5,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.89, 12,993.35 and 5,436.36 is: 7,501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.89 : 12,993.35 = 5,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.89/12,993.35 = 5,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.89x = 12,993.35 × 5,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.89x = 70,636,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,636,501.02/9,415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.84

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