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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.21, 12,676.60 and 5,409.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.21, 12,676.60 and 5,409.54 is: 7,464.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.21 : 12,676.60 = 5,409.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.21/12,676.60 = 5,409.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.21x = 12,676.60 × 5,409.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.21x = 68,574,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,574,537.32/9,186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.94

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