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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.05, 12,674.13 and 5,205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.05, 12,674.13 and 5,205.07 is: 7,183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.05 : 12,674.13 = 5,205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.05/12,674.13 = 5,205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.05x = 12,674.13 × 5,205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.05x = 65,969,733.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,969,733.84/9,184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.08

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