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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.13, 12,603.72 and 5,407.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.13, 12,603.72 and 5,407.13 is: 7,461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.13 : 12,603.72 = 5,407.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.13/12,603.72 = 5,407.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.13x = 12,603.72 × 5,407.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.13x = 68,149,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,149,889.51/9,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.84

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