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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.14, 12,675.24 and 5,407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.14, 12,675.24 and 5,407.11 is: 7,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.14 : 12,675.24 = 5,407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.14/12,675.24 = 5,407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.14x = 12,675.24 × 5,407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.14x = 68,536,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,536,416.96/9,184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,462.48

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