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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,144.72, 12,619.72 and 5,367.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,144.72, 12,619.72 and 5,367.15 is: 7,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,144.72 : 12,619.72 = 5,367.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,144.72/12,619.72 = 5,367.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,144.72x = 12,619.72 × 5,367.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,144.72x = 67,731,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,731,853.68/9,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,406.67

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