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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.45, 12,676.85 and 5,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.45, 12,676.85 and 5,207.94 is: 7,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.45 : 12,676.85 = 5,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.45/12,676.85 = 5,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.45x = 12,676.85 × 5,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.45x = 66,020,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,020,274.19/9,184.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.27

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