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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.52, 12,681.69 and 5,210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.52, 12,681.69 and 5,210.55 is: 7,190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.52 : 12,681.69 = 5,210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.52/12,681.69 = 5,210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.52x = 12,681.69 × 5,210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.52x = 66,078,579.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,078,579.83/9,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.65

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