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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.06, 12,916.53 and 5,110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.06, 12,916.53 and 5,110.98 is: 7,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.06 : 12,916.53 = 5,110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.06/12,916.53 = 5,110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.06x = 12,916.53 × 5,110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.06x = 66,016,126.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016,126.50/9,360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.96

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