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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.36, 12,663.66 and 5,646.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.36, 12,663.66 and 5,646.52 is: 7,788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.36 : 12,663.66 = 5,646.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.36/12,663.66 = 5,646.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.36x = 12,663.66 × 5,646.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.36x = 71,505,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,505,609.46/9,181.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.13

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