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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.46, 12,677.45 and 5,207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.46, 12,677.45 and 5,207.48 is: 7,186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.46 : 12,677.45 = 5,207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.46/12,677.45 = 5,207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.46x = 12,677.45 × 5,207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.46x = 66,017,567.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017,567.33/9,186.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.40

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