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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.53, 12,684.53 and 5,212.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.53, 12,684.53 and 5,212.91 is: 7,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.53 : 12,684.53 = 5,212.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.53/12,684.53 = 5,212.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.53x = 12,684.53 × 5,212.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.53x = 66,123,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,123,286.68/9,191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.94

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