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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.66, 12,679.23 and 5,411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.66, 12,679.23 and 5,411.08 is: 7,467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.66 : 12,679.23 = 5,411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.66/12,679.23 = 5,411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.66x = 12,679.23 × 5,411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.66x = 68,608,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,608,327.87/9,187.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.44

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