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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.94, 12,994.08 and 5,437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.94, 12,994.08 and 5,437.73 is: 7,504.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.94 : 12,994.08 = 5,437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.94/12,994.08 = 5,437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.94x = 12,994.08 × 5,437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.94x = 70,658,298.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,658,298.64/9,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.12

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