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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.21, 12,618.90 and 5,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.21, 12,618.90 and 5,366.70 is: 7,405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.21 : 12,618.90 = 5,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.21/12,618.90 = 5,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.21x = 12,618.90 × 5,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.21x = 67,721,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,721,850.63/9,144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.98

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