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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.03, 12,683.75 and 5,411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.03, 12,683.75 and 5,411.94 is: 7,470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.03 : 12,683.75 = 5,411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.03/12,683.75 = 5,411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.03x = 12,683.75 × 5,411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.03x = 68,643,693.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,643,693.98/9,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,470.18

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