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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.96, 12,672.30 and 5,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.96, 12,672.30 and 5,204.25 is: 7,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.96 : 12,672.30 = 5,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.96/12,672.30 = 5,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.96x = 12,672.30 × 5,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.96x = 65,949,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,949,817.28/9,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,180.98

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