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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.46, 12,669.06 and 4,988.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.46, 12,669.06 and 4,988.71 is: 6,884.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.46 : 12,669.06 = 4,988.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.46/12,669.06 = 4,988.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.46x = 12,669.06 × 4,988.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.46x = 63,202,266.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,202,266.31/9,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.43

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