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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,168.15, 13,740.67 and 4,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,168.15, 13,740.67 and 4,999.48 is: 7,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,168.15 : 13,740.67 = 4,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,168.15/13,740.67 = 4,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,168.15x = 13,740.67 × 4,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,168.15x = 68,696,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,696,204.85/9,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,492.92

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