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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,159.75, 12,636.21 and 5,381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,159.75, 12,636.21 and 5,381.70 is: 7,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,159.75 : 12,636.21 = 5,381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,159.75/12,636.21 = 5,381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,159.75x = 12,636.21 × 5,381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,159.75x = 68,004,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,004,291.36/9,159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.25

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