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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,106.76, 12,569.30 and 5,381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,106.76, 12,569.30 and 5,381.32 is: 7,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,106.76 : 12,569.30 = 5,381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,106.76/12,569.30 = 5,381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,106.76x = 12,569.30 × 5,381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,106.76x = 67,639,425.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,639,425.48/9,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,427.39

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