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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.93, 12,995.31 and 5,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.93, 12,995.31 and 5,438.39 is: 7,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.93 : 12,995.31 = 5,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.93/12,995.31 = 5,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.93x = 12,995.31 × 5,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.93x = 70,673,563.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,673,563.95/9,416.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.95

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