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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.43, 12,670.34 and 5,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.43, 12,670.34 and 5,203.30 is: 7,180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.43 : 12,670.34 = 5,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.43/12,670.34 = 5,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.43x = 12,670.34 × 5,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.43x = 65,927,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927,561.45/9,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.53

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