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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.62, 12,670.83 and 5,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.62, 12,670.83 and 5,202.50 is: 7,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.62 : 12,670.83 = 5,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.62/12,670.83 = 5,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.62x = 12,670.83 × 5,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.62x = 65,919,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,919,929.72/9,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,179.55

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