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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.06, 12,665.49 and 5,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.06, 12,665.49 and 5,350.82 is: 7,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.06 : 12,665.49 = 5,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.06/12,665.49 = 5,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.06x = 12,665.49 × 5,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.06x = 67,770,709.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,770,709.43/9,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,382.38

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