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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.98, 12,916.80 and 5,111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.98, 12,916.80 and 5,111.09 is: 7,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.98 : 12,916.80 = 5,111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.98/12,916.80 = 5,111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.98x = 12,916.80 × 5,111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.98x = 66,018,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,018,914.56/9,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.32

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