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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,117.09, 12,580.38 and 5,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,117.09, 12,580.38 and 5,340.06 is: 7,368.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,117.09 : 12,580.38 = 5,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,117.09/12,580.38 = 5,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,117.09x = 12,580.38 × 5,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,117.09x = 67,179,984.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,179,984.02/9,117.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,368.58

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