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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.55, 12,916.06 and 5,111.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.55, 12,916.06 and 5,111.00 is: 7,053.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.55 : 12,916.06 = 5,111.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.55/12,916.06 = 5,111.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.55x = 12,916.06 × 5,111.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.55x = 66,013,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,013,953.74/9,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.11

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