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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.31, 12,917.13 and 5,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.31, 12,917.13 and 5,111.36 is: 7,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.31 : 12,917.13 = 5,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.31/12,917.13 = 5,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.31x = 12,917.13 × 5,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.31x = 66,024,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,024,101.60/9,360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.62

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