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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,209.44, 12,713.83 and 7,188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,209.44, 12,713.83 and 7,188.51 is: 9,923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,209.44 : 12,713.83 = 7,188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,209.44/12,713.83 = 7,188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,209.44x = 12,713.83 × 7,188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,209.44x = 91,393,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,393,494.09/9,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.89

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