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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.64, 12,944.70 and 5,188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.64, 12,944.70 and 5,188.89 is: 7,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.64 : 12,944.70 = 5,188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.64/12,944.70 = 5,188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.64x = 12,944.70 × 5,188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.64x = 67,168,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,168,624.38/9,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.35

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