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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.70, 12,619.58 and 5,367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.70, 12,619.58 and 5,367.20 is: 7,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.70 : 12,619.58 = 5,367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.70/12,619.58 = 5,367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.70x = 12,619.58 × 5,367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.70x = 67,731,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,731,809.78/9,144.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.67

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