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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.92, 12,945.72 and 5,189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.92, 12,945.72 and 5,189.17 is: 7,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.92 : 12,945.72 = 5,189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.92/12,945.72 = 5,189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.92x = 12,945.72 × 5,189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.92x = 67,177,541.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177,541.85/9,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.08

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