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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.47, 12,681.59 and 5,410.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.47, 12,681.59 and 5,410.35 is: 7,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.47 : 12,681.59 = 5,410.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.47/12,681.59 = 5,410.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.47x = 12,681.59 × 5,410.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.47x = 68,611,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,611,813.40/9,187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.98

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