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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,191.79, 12,682.80 and 5,310.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,191.79, 12,682.80 and 5,310.45 is: 7,327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,191.79 : 12,682.80 = 5,310.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,191.79/12,682.80 = 5,310.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,191.79x = 12,682.80 × 5,310.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,191.79x = 67,351,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,351,375.26/9,191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.34

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