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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.35, 12,679.49 and 5,411.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.35, 12,679.49 and 5,411.71 is: 7,468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.35 : 12,679.49 = 5,411.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.35/12,679.49 = 5,411.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.35x = 12,679.49 × 5,411.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.35x = 68,617,708.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,617,708.94/9,187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,468.71

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