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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.82, 12,916.71 and 5,111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.82, 12,916.71 and 5,111.10 is: 7,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.82 : 12,916.71 = 5,111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.82/12,916.71 = 5,111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.82x = 12,916.71 × 5,111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.82x = 66,018,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,018,596.48/9,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.40

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