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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,146.70, 12,622.34 and 5,369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,146.70, 12,622.34 and 5,369.20 is: 7,409.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,146.70 : 12,622.34 = 5,369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,146.70/12,622.34 = 5,369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,146.70x = 12,622.34 × 5,369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,146.70x = 67,771,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,771,867.93/9,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,409.43

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