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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,178.89, 12,668.70 and 5,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,178.89, 12,668.70 and 5,825.70 is: 8,040.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,178.89 : 12,668.70 = 5,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,178.89/12,668.70 = 5,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,178.89x = 12,668.70 × 5,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,178.89x = 73,804,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,804,045.59/9,178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.63

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