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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.38, 12,918.71 and 5,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.38, 12,918.71 and 5,112.50 is: 7,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.38 : 12,918.71 = 5,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.38/12,918.71 = 5,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.38x = 12,918.71 × 5,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.38x = 66,046,904.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,046,904.88/9,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.25

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