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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.76, 12,615.84 and 5,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.76, 12,615.84 and 5,366 is: 7,405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.76 : 12,615.84 = 5,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.76/12,615.84 = 5,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.76x = 12,615.84 × 5,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.76x = 67,696,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,696,597.44/9,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.20

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