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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.60, 12,615.04 and 5,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.60, 12,615.04 and 5,363.32 is: 7,402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.60 : 12,615.04 = 5,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.60/12,615.04 = 5,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.60x = 12,615.04 × 5,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.60x = 67,658,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,658,496.33/9,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,402.79

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