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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.30, 12,945.06 and 5,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.30, 12,945.06 and 5,189.28 is: 7,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.30 : 12,945.06 = 5,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.30/12,945.06 = 5,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.30x = 12,945.06 × 5,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.30x = 67,175,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,175,540.96/9,381.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,160.58

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