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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,113.71, 12,575.23 and 5,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,113.71, 12,575.23 and 5,336.68 is: 7,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,113.71 : 12,575.23 = 5,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,113.71/12,575.23 = 5,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,113.71x = 12,575.23 × 5,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,113.71x = 67,109,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,109,978.44/9,113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,363.63

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