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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,145.76, 12,620.50 and 5,369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,145.76, 12,620.50 and 5,369.09 is: 7,408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,145.76 : 12,620.50 = 5,369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,145.76/12,620.50 = 5,369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,145.76x = 12,620.50 × 5,369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,145.76x = 67,760,523.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,760,523.82/9,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.95

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