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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,132.93, 12,604.41 and 5,359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,132.93, 12,604.41 and 5,359.29 is: 7,396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,132.93 : 12,604.41 = 5,359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,132.93/12,604.41 = 5,359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,132.93x = 12,604.41 × 5,359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,132.93x = 67,550,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,550,688.47/9,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.39

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