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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.03, 12,677.79 and 5,155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.03, 12,677.79 and 5,155.27 is: 7,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.03 : 12,677.79 = 5,155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.03/12,677.79 = 5,155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.03x = 12,677.79 × 5,155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.03x = 65,357,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,357,430.45/9,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,112.55

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