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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.19, 12,605.30 and 5,358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.19, 12,605.30 and 5,358.44 is: 7,392.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.19 : 12,605.30 = 5,358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.19/12,605.30 = 5,358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.19x = 12,605.30 × 5,358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.19x = 67,544,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,544,653.91/9,137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,392.28

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