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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.14, 12,677.02 and 5,207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.14, 12,677.02 and 5,207.18 is: 7,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.14 : 12,677.02 = 5,207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.14/12,677.02 = 5,207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.14x = 12,677.02 × 5,207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.14x = 66,011,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,011,448.60/9,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.98

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