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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,134.72, 12,606.12 and 5,360.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,134.72, 12,606.12 and 5,360.36 is: 7,397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,134.72 : 12,606.12 = 5,360.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,134.72/12,606.12 = 5,360.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,134.72x = 12,606.12 × 5,360.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,134.72x = 67,573,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,573,341.40/9,134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.42

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