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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.28, 12,673.91 and 5,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.28, 12,673.91 and 5,150.88 is: 7,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.28 : 12,673.91 = 5,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.28/12,673.91 = 5,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.28x = 12,673.91 × 5,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.28x = 65,281,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,281,763.79/9,184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.99

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