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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.64, 12,946.02 and 5,190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.64, 12,946.02 and 5,190.04 is: 7,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.64 : 12,946.02 = 5,190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.64/12,946.02 = 5,190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.64x = 12,946.02 × 5,190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.64x = 67,190,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,190,361.64/9,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,161.90

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