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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.09, 12,611.81 and 5,360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.09, 12,611.81 and 5,360.42 is: 7,398.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.09 : 12,611.81 = 5,360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.09/12,611.81 = 5,360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.09x = 12,611.81 × 5,360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.09x = 67,604,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,604,598.56/9,137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.92

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