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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.93, 12,911.01 and 5,106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.93, 12,911.01 and 5,106.85 is: 7,047.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.93 : 12,911.01 = 5,106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.93/12,911.01 = 5,106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.93x = 12,911.01 × 5,106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.93x = 65,934,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,934,591.42/9,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.36

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