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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.25, 12,611.40 and 5,362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.25, 12,611.40 and 5,362.02 is: 7,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.25 : 12,611.40 = 5,362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.25/12,611.40 = 5,362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.25x = 12,611.40 × 5,362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.25x = 67,622,511.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,622,511.63/9,139.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.13

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