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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.54, 12,674.93 and 5,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.54, 12,674.93 and 5,205.52 is: 7,183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.54 : 12,674.93 = 5,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.54/12,674.93 = 5,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.54x = 12,674.93 × 5,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.54x = 65,979,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,979,601.61/9,184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,183.77

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