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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.60, 12,619.26 and 5,368.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.60, 12,619.26 and 5,368.92 is: 7,408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.60 : 12,619.26 = 5,368.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.60/12,619.26 = 5,368.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.60x = 12,619.26 × 5,368.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.60x = 67,751,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,751,770.55/9,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.13

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