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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.48, 12,669.08 and 4,988.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.48, 12,669.08 and 4,988.72 is: 6,884.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.48 : 12,669.08 = 4,988.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.48/12,669.08 = 4,988.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.48x = 12,669.08 × 4,988.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.48x = 63,202,492.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,202,492.78/9,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.44

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