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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,065.76, 12,512.08 and 5,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,065.76, 12,512.08 and 5,340.96 is: 7,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,065.76 : 12,512.08 = 5,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,065.76/12,512.08 = 5,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,065.76x = 12,512.08 × 5,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,065.76x = 66,826,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,826,518.80/9,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.31

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