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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.50, 12,945.10 and 5,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.50, 12,945.10 and 5,189.02 is: 7,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.50 : 12,945.10 = 5,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.50/12,945.10 = 5,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.50x = 12,945.10 × 5,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.50x = 67,172,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,172,382.80/9,380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.85

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