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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.40, 12,674.34 and 5,151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.40, 12,674.34 and 5,151.23 is: 7,108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.40 : 12,674.34 = 5,151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.40/12,674.34 = 5,151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.40x = 12,674.34 × 5,151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.40x = 65,288,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,288,414.68/9,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,108.62

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