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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,137.36, 12,609.67 and 5,360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,137.36, 12,609.67 and 5,360.59 is: 7,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,137.36 : 12,609.67 = 5,360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,137.36/12,609.67 = 5,360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,137.36x = 12,609.67 × 5,360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,137.36x = 67,595,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,595,322.72/9,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,397.68

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