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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.67, 12,686.46 and 7,060.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.67, 12,686.46 and 7,060.41 is: 9,748.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.67 : 12,686.46 = 7,060.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.67/12,686.46 = 7,060.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.67x = 12,686.46 × 7,060.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.67x = 89,571,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,571,609.05/9,188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.05

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