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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.08, 12,946.56 and 5,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.08, 12,946.56 and 5,189.24 is: 7,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.08 : 12,946.56 = 5,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.08/12,946.56 = 5,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.08x = 12,946.56 × 5,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.08x = 67,182,807.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182,807.01/9,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.52

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