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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.87, 12,669.91 and 5,147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.87, 12,669.91 and 5,147.87 is: 7,104.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.87 : 12,669.91 = 5,147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.87/12,669.91 = 5,147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.87x = 12,669.91 × 5,147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.87x = 65,223,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,223,049.59/9,180.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,104.23

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