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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.30, 12,663.93 and 5,349.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.30, 12,663.93 and 5,349.35 is: 7,380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.30 : 12,663.93 = 5,349.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.30/12,663.93 = 5,349.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.30x = 12,663.93 × 5,349.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.30x = 67,743,730.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,743,730.63/9,178.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.86

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