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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,385.36, 12,951.66 and 5,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,385.36, 12,951.66 and 5,136.32 is: 7,088.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,385.36 : 12,951.66 = 5,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,385.36/12,951.66 = 5,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,385.36x = 12,951.66 × 5,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,385.36x = 66,523,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,523,870.29/9,385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,088.05

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