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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.25, 12,944.75 and 5,188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.25, 12,944.75 and 5,188.50 is: 7,160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.25 : 12,944.75 = 5,188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.25/12,944.75 = 5,188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.25x = 12,944.75 × 5,188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.25x = 67,163,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,163,809.43/9,380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.13

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