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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.32, 12,614.25 and 5,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.32, 12,614.25 and 5,364.08 is: 7,401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.32 : 12,614.25 = 5,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.32/12,614.25 = 5,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.32x = 12,614.25 × 5,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.32x = 67,663,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,663,783.07/9,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.97

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