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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.19, 12,666.87 and 5,595.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.19, 12,666.87 and 5,595.51 is: 7,719.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.19 : 12,666.87 = 5,595.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.19/12,666.87 = 5,595.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.19x = 12,666.87 × 5,595.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.19x = 70,877,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,877,597.75/9,182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.03

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