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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.34, 12,683.39 and 5,654.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.34, 12,683.39 and 5,654.61 is: 7,802.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.34 : 12,683.39 = 5,654.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.34/12,683.39 = 5,654.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.34x = 12,683.39 × 5,654.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.34x = 71,719,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,719,595.65/9,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.95

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