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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.89, 12,670.15 and 5,203.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.89, 12,670.15 and 5,203.29 is: 7,180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.89 : 12,670.15 = 5,203.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.89/12,670.15 = 5,203.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.89x = 12,670.15 × 5,203.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.89x = 65,926,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,926,464.79/9,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.84

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