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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.94, 12,945.54 and 5,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.94, 12,945.54 and 5,189.20 is: 7,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.94 : 12,945.54 = 5,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.94/12,945.54 = 5,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.94x = 12,945.54 × 5,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.94x = 67,176,996.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176,996.17/9,380.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.01

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