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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.40, 12,683.28 and 5,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.40, 12,683.28 and 5,412.18 is: 7,470.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.40 : 12,683.28 = 5,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.40/12,683.28 = 5,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.40x = 12,683.28 × 5,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.40x = 68,644,194.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,644,194.35/9,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.75

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