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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.30, 12,612.15 and 5,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.30, 12,612.15 and 5,361.27 is: 7,400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.30 : 12,612.15 = 5,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.30/12,612.15 = 5,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.30x = 12,612.15 × 5,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.30x = 67,617,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,617,141.43/9,137.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.13

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