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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.68, 12,681.90 and 5,210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.68, 12,681.90 and 5,210.48 is: 7,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.68 : 12,681.90 = 5,210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.68/12,681.90 = 5,210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.68x = 12,681.90 × 5,210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.68x = 66,078,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,078,786.31/9,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,190.54

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