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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.08, 12,993.70 and 5,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.08, 12,993.70 and 5,438.44 is: 7,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.08 : 12,993.70 = 5,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.08/12,993.70 = 5,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.08x = 12,993.70 × 5,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.08x = 70,665,457.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,665,457.83/9,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.76

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