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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.20, 12,617.64 and 5,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.20, 12,617.64 and 5,369.60 is: 7,407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.20 : 12,617.64 = 5,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.20/12,617.64 = 5,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.20x = 12,617.64 × 5,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.20x = 67,751,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,751,679.74/9,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,407.63

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