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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.43, 12,680.31 and 5,209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.43, 12,680.31 and 5,209.71 is: 7,189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.43 : 12,680.31 = 5,209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.43/12,680.31 = 5,209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.43x = 12,680.31 × 5,209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.43x = 66,060,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,060,737.81/9,188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,189.56

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