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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.20, 12,945.89 and 5,189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.20, 12,945.89 and 5,189.45 is: 7,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.20 : 12,945.89 = 5,189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.20/12,945.89 = 5,189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.20x = 12,945.89 × 5,189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.20x = 67,181,958.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,181,958.18/9,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.34

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