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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.07, 12,621.48 and 5,368.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.07, 12,621.48 and 5,368.57 is: 7,408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.07 : 12,621.48 = 5,368.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.07/12,621.48 = 5,368.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.07x = 12,621.48 × 5,368.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.07x = 67,759,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,759,298.88/9,146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.57

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