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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.68, 12,994.98 and 5,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.68, 12,994.98 and 5,437.48 is: 7,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.68 : 12,994.98 = 5,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.68/12,994.98 = 5,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.68x = 12,994.98 × 5,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.68x = 70,659,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,659,943.85/9,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.70

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