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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.29, 12,606.72 and 5,358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.29, 12,606.72 and 5,358.03 is: 7,393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.29 : 12,606.72 = 5,358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.29/12,606.72 = 5,358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.29x = 12,606.72 × 5,358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.29x = 67,547,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,547,183.96/9,136.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,393.28

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