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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.52, 12,676.56 and 5,829.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.52, 12,676.56 and 5,829.12 is: 8,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.52 : 12,676.56 = 5,829.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.52/12,676.56 = 5,829.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.52x = 12,676.56 × 5,829.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.52x = 73,893,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,893,189.43/9,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.78

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