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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.72, 12,539.04 and 5,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.72, 12,539.04 and 5,360 is: 7,396.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.72 : 12,539.04 = 5,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.72/12,539.04 = 5,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.72x = 12,539.04 × 5,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.72x = 67,209,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,209,254.40/9,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.43

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