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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.70, 12,995.34 and 5,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.70, 12,995.34 and 5,437.74 is: 7,504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.70 : 12,995.34 = 5,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.70/12,995.34 = 5,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.70x = 12,995.34 × 5,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.70x = 70,665,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,665,280.13/9,416.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.25

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