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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.06, 12,995.91 and 5,384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.06, 12,995.91 and 5,384.54 is: 7,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.06 : 12,995.91 = 5,384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.06/12,995.91 = 5,384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.06x = 12,995.91 × 5,384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.06x = 69,977,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,977,029.72/9,417.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,430.88

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