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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.58, 12,671.84 and 5,204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.58, 12,671.84 and 5,204.45 is: 7,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.58 : 12,671.84 = 5,204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.58/12,671.84 = 5,204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.58x = 12,671.84 × 5,204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.58x = 65,950,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,950,002.38/9,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,181.30

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