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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.79, 12,669.57 and 4,989.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.79, 12,669.57 and 4,989.04 is: 6,884.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.79 : 12,669.57 = 4,989.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.79/12,669.57 = 4,989.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.79x = 12,669.57 × 4,989.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.79x = 63,208,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208,991.51/9,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.92

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