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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.71, 12,918.95 and 5,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.71, 12,918.95 and 5,112.62 is: 7,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.71 : 12,918.95 = 5,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.71/12,918.95 = 5,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.71x = 12,918.95 × 5,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.71x = 66,049,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,049,591.99/9,361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.29

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