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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.38, 12,607.56 and 5,358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.38, 12,607.56 and 5,358.76 is: 7,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.38 : 12,607.56 = 5,358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.38/12,607.56 = 5,358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.38x = 12,607.56 × 5,358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.38x = 67,560,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,560,895.71/9,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.33

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