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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.20, 12,621.12 and 5,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.20, 12,621.12 and 5,367.80 is: 7,408.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.20 : 12,621.12 = 5,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.20/12,621.12 = 5,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.20x = 12,621.12 × 5,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.20x = 67,747,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,747,647.94/9,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.81

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