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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.28, 12,683.51 and 5,212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.28, 12,683.51 and 5,212.76 is: 7,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.28 : 12,683.51 = 5,212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.28/12,683.51 = 5,212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.28x = 12,683.51 × 5,212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.28x = 66,116,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,116,127.90/9,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.35

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