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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,135.60, 12,609.52 and 5,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,135.60, 12,609.52 and 5,359.32 is: 7,397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,135.60 : 12,609.52 = 5,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,135.60/12,609.52 = 5,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,135.60x = 12,609.52 × 5,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,135.60x = 67,578,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578,452.73/9,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.26

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