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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.51, 12,606.71 and 5,359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.51, 12,606.71 and 5,359.10 is: 7,396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.51 : 12,606.71 = 5,359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.51/12,606.71 = 5,359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.51x = 12,606.71 × 5,359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.51x = 67,560,529.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,560,529.73/9,134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,396.19

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