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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.79, 12,917.91 and 5,111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.79, 12,917.91 and 5,111.89 is: 7,054.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.79 : 12,917.91 = 5,111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.79/12,917.91 = 5,111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.79x = 12,917.91 × 5,111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.79x = 66,034,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,034,870.36/9,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.42

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