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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.64, 12,669.32 and 4,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.64, 12,669.32 and 4,988.88 is: 6,884.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.64 : 12,669.32 = 4,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.64/12,669.32 = 4,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.64x = 12,669.32 × 4,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.64x = 63,205,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,205,717.16/9,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.67

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