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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,189.92, 12,682.08 and 5,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,189.92, 12,682.08 and 5,211.04 is: 7,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,189.92 : 12,682.08 = 5,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,189.92/12,682.08 = 5,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,189.92x = 12,682.08 × 5,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,189.92x = 66,086,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,086,826.16/9,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,191.23

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