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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.71, 12,604.55 and 5,360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.71, 12,604.55 and 5,360.09 is: 7,394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.71 : 12,604.55 = 5,360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.71/12,604.55 = 5,360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.71x = 12,604.55 × 5,360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.71x = 67,561,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,561,432.59/9,136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,394.50

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