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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.07, 12,914.22 and 5,109.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.07, 12,914.22 and 5,109.09 is: 7,050.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.07 : 12,914.22 = 5,109.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.07/12,914.22 = 5,109.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.07x = 12,914.22 × 5,109.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.07x = 65,979,912.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,979,912.26/9,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,050.59

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