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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.31, 12,619.80 and 5,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.31, 12,619.80 and 5,369.28 is: 7,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.31 : 12,619.80 = 5,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.31/12,619.80 = 5,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.31x = 12,619.80 × 5,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.31x = 67,759,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,759,239.74/9,146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.37

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