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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.78, 12,946.98 and 5,190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.78, 12,946.98 and 5,190 is: 7,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.78 : 12,946.98 = 5,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.78/12,946.98 = 5,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.78x = 12,946.98 × 5,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.78x = 67,194,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194,826.20/9,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.27

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