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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.81, 12,669.53 and 4,989.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.81, 12,669.53 and 4,989.06 is: 6,884.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.81 : 12,669.53 = 4,989.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.81/12,669.53 = 4,989.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.81x = 12,669.53 × 4,989.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.81x = 63,209,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,045.34/9,180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.91

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