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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.89, 12,670.35 and 5,202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.89, 12,670.35 and 5,202.98 is: 7,180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.89 : 12,670.35 = 5,202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.89/12,670.35 = 5,202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.89x = 12,670.35 × 5,202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.89x = 65,923,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,923,577.64/9,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.52

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