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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.78, 12,917.91 and 5,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.78, 12,917.91 and 5,111.88 is: 7,054.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.78 : 12,917.91 = 5,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.78/12,917.91 = 5,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.78x = 12,917.91 × 5,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.78x = 66,034,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034,805.77/9,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.41

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