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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.44, 12,674.25 and 5,406.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.44, 12,674.25 and 5,406.74 is: 7,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.44 : 12,674.25 = 5,406.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.44/12,674.25 = 5,406.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.44x = 12,674.25 × 5,406.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.44x = 68,526,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,526,311.07/9,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,461.13

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