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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.02, 12,670.96 and 5,203.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.02, 12,670.96 and 5,203.42 is: 7,181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.02 : 12,670.96 = 5,203.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.02/12,670.96 = 5,203.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.02x = 12,670.96 × 5,203.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.02x = 65,932,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,932,326.68/9,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.37

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