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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.79, 12,611.46 and 5,360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.79, 12,611.46 and 5,360.77 is: 7,399.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.79 : 12,611.46 = 5,360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.79/12,611.46 = 5,360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.79x = 12,611.46 × 5,360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.79x = 67,607,136.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,607,136.42/9,136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.44

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