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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,013.97, 12,439.96 and 5,186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,013.97, 12,439.96 and 5,186.78 is: 7,158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,013.97 : 12,439.96 = 5,186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,013.97/12,439.96 = 5,186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,013.97x = 12,439.96 × 5,186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,013.97x = 64,523,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,523,377.19/9,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,158.15

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