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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.06, 12,676.86 and 5,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.06, 12,676.86 and 5,406.92 is: 7,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.06 : 12,676.86 = 5,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.06/12,676.86 = 5,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.06x = 12,676.86 × 5,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.06x = 68,542,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,542,767.87/9,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.24

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