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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.81, 12,891.18 and 5,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.81, 12,891.18 and 5,362.66 is: 7,400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.81 : 12,891.18 = 5,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.81/12,891.18 = 5,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.81x = 12,891.18 × 5,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.81x = 69,131,015.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131,015.34/9,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.18

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