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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.34, 12,911.35 and 5,107.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.34, 12,911.35 and 5,107.30 is: 7,047.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.34 : 12,911.35 = 5,107.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.34/12,911.35 = 5,107.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.34x = 12,911.35 × 5,107.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.34x = 65,942,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,942,137.86/9,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.86

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