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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.52, 12,669.11 and 4,988.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.52, 12,669.11 and 4,988.77 is: 6,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.52 : 12,669.11 = 4,988.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.52/12,669.11 = 4,988.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.52x = 12,669.11 × 4,988.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.52x = 63,203,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,203,256.69/9,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.50

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