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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.89, 12,668.76 and 5,405.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.89, 12,668.76 and 5,405.22 is: 7,457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.89 : 12,668.76 = 5,405.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.89/12,668.76 = 5,405.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.89x = 12,668.76 × 5,405.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.89x = 68,477,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,477,434.93/9,181.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,457.88

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