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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,136.93, 12,606.82 and 5,359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,136.93, 12,606.82 and 5,359.90 is: 7,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,136.93 : 12,606.82 = 5,359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,136.93/12,606.82 = 5,359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,136.93x = 12,606.82 × 5,359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,136.93x = 67,571,294.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,571,294.52/9,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.40

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