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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,138.02, 12,610.57 and 5,361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,138.02, 12,610.57 and 5,361.25 is: 7,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,138.02 : 12,610.57 = 5,361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,138.02/12,610.57 = 5,361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,138.02x = 12,610.57 × 5,361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,138.02x = 67,608,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,608,418.41/9,138.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.59

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