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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.52, 12,665.43 and 5,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.52, 12,665.43 and 5,647.68 is: 7,789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.52 : 12,665.43 = 5,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.52/12,665.43 = 5,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.52x = 12,665.43 × 5,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.52x = 71,530,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,530,295.70/9,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,789.83

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