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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.16, 12,601.78 and 5,356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.16, 12,601.78 and 5,356.53 is: 7,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.16 : 12,601.78 = 5,356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.16/12,601.78 = 5,356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.16x = 12,601.78 × 5,356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.16x = 67,501,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501,799.23/9,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,390.85

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