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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.82, 12,941.24 and 5,186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.82, 12,941.24 and 5,186.07 is: 7,156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.82 : 12,941.24 = 5,186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.82/12,941.24 = 5,186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.82x = 12,941.24 × 5,186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.82x = 67,114,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,114,150.60/9,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,156.69

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