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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.81, 12,947.21 and 5,190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.81, 12,947.21 and 5,190.06 is: 7,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.81 : 12,947.21 = 5,190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.81/12,947.21 = 5,190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.81x = 12,947.21 × 5,190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.81x = 67,196,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,196,796.73/9,381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.46

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