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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.37, 12,680.83 and 5,210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.37, 12,680.83 and 5,210.81 is: 7,192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.37 : 12,680.83 = 5,210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.37/12,680.83 = 5,210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.37x = 12,680.83 × 5,210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.37x = 66,077,369.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,077,369.72/9,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,192.20

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