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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,084.21, 12,536.36 and 4,996.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,084.21, 12,536.36 and 4,996.19 is: 6,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,084.21 : 12,536.36 = 4,996.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,084.21/12,536.36 = 4,996.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,084.21x = 12,536.36 × 4,996.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,084.21x = 62,633,948.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,633,948.81/9,084.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,894.82

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