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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.07, 12,671.34 and 5,645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.07, 12,671.34 and 5,645.34 is: 7,790.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.07 : 12,671.34 = 5,645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.07/12,671.34 = 5,645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.07x = 12,671.34 × 5,645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.07x = 71,534,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,534,022.56/9,182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,790.62

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