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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.17, 12,670.07 and 5,404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.17, 12,670.07 and 5,404.50 is: 7,458.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.17 : 12,670.07 = 5,404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.17/12,670.07 = 5,404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.17x = 12,670.07 × 5,404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.17x = 68,475,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,475,366.29/9,181.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.24

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