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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,141.84, 12,615.84 and 5,367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,141.84, 12,615.84 and 5,367.84 is: 7,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,141.84 : 12,615.84 = 5,367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,141.84/12,615.84 = 5,367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,141.84x = 12,615.84 × 5,367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,141.84x = 67,719,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,719,810.59/9,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,407.68

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