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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.35, 12,669.03 and 4,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.35, 12,669.03 and 4,988.60 is: 6,884.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.35 : 12,669.03 = 4,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.35/12,669.03 = 4,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.35x = 12,669.03 × 4,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.35x = 63,200,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,200,723.06/9,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.35

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