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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.52, 12,674.34 and 5,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.52, 12,674.34 and 5,644.58 is: 7,786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.52 : 12,674.34 = 5,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.52/12,674.34 = 5,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.52x = 12,674.34 × 5,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.52x = 71,541,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,541,262.71/9,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.79

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