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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.08, 12,668.44 and 4,988.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.08, 12,668.44 and 4,988.32 is: 6,883.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.08 : 12,668.44 = 4,988.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.08/12,668.44 = 4,988.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.08x = 12,668.44 × 4,988.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.08x = 63,194,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,194,232.62/9,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,883.84

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