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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,190.82, 12,685.94 and 5,416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,190.82, 12,685.94 and 5,416.18 is: 7,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,190.82 : 12,685.94 = 5,416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,190.82/12,685.94 = 5,416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,190.82x = 12,685.94 × 5,416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,190.82x = 68,709,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,709,316.33/9,190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,475.86

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