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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.98, 12,671.12 and 5,455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.98, 12,671.12 and 5,455.98 is: 7,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.98 : 12,671.12 = 5,455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.98/12,671.12 = 5,455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.98x = 12,671.12 × 5,455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.98x = 69,133,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,133,390.94/9,181.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.25

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