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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.65, 12,678.93 and 5,411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.65, 12,678.93 and 5,411.98 is: 7,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.65 : 12,678.93 = 5,411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.65/12,678.93 = 5,411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.65x = 12,678.93 × 5,411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.65x = 68,618,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,618,115.58/9,188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.70

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