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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.81, 12,945.83 and 5,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.81, 12,945.83 and 5,189.06 is: 7,161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.81 : 12,945.83 = 5,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.81/12,945.83 = 5,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.81x = 12,945.83 × 5,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.81x = 67,176,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176,695.04/9,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.07

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