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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,187.87, 12,681.02 and 5,209.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,187.87, 12,681.02 and 5,209.00 is: 7,189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,187.87 : 12,681.02 = 5,209.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,187.87/12,681.02 = 5,209.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,187.87x = 12,681.02 × 5,209.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,187.87x = 66,055,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,055,401.48/9,187.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.41

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