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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.76, 12,680.48 and 5,412.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.76, 12,680.48 and 5,412.96 is: 7,467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.76 : 12,680.48 = 5,412.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.76/12,680.48 = 5,412.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.76x = 12,680.48 × 5,412.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.76x = 68,638,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,638,931.02/9,191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,467.44

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