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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187, 12,681.30 and 5,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187, 12,681.30 and 5,461 is: 7,538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187 : 12,681.30 = 5,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187/12,681.30 = 5,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187x = 12,681.30 × 5,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187x = 69,252,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,252,579.30/9,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,538.11

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