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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.70, 12,912.08 and 5,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.70, 12,912.08 and 5,581.34 is: 7,698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.70 : 12,912.08 = 5,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.70/12,912.08 = 5,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.70x = 12,912.08 × 5,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.70x = 72,066,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,066,708.59/9,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,698.86

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