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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,188.97, 12,677.11 and 5,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,188.97, 12,677.11 and 5,406.14 is: 7,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,188.97 : 12,677.11 = 5,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,188.97/12,677.11 = 5,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,188.97x = 12,677.11 × 5,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,188.97x = 68,534,249.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,534,249.63/9,188.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,458.32

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