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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.43, 12,668.97 and 4,988.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.43, 12,668.97 and 4,988.68 is: 6,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.43 : 12,668.97 = 4,988.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.43/12,668.97 = 4,988.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.43x = 12,668.97 × 4,988.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.43x = 63,201,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,201,437.26/9,180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.37

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