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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.86, 12,664.35 and 5,647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.86, 12,664.35 and 5,647.02 is: 7,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.86 : 12,664.35 = 5,647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.86/12,664.35 = 5,647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.86x = 12,664.35 × 5,647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.86x = 71,515,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,515,837.74/9,181.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,788.82

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