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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.03, 12,602.39 and 5,358.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.03, 12,602.39 and 5,358.11 is: 7,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.03 : 12,602.39 = 5,358.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.03/12,602.39 = 5,358.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.03x = 12,602.39 × 5,358.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.03x = 67,524,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,524,902.08/9,132.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.29

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