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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.80, 12,679.42 and 5,208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.80, 12,679.42 and 5,208.78 is: 7,188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.80 : 12,679.42 = 5,208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.80/12,679.42 = 5,208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.80x = 12,679.42 × 5,208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.80x = 66,044,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,044,309.31/9,187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.26

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