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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.24, 12,679.34 and 5,209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.24, 12,679.34 and 5,209.25 is: 7,188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.24 : 12,679.34 = 5,209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.24/12,679.34 = 5,209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.24x = 12,679.34 × 5,209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.24x = 66,049,762.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,049,762.45/9,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,188.51

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