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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,180.88, 12,669.55 and 4,989.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,180.88, 12,669.55 and 4,989.13 is: 6,884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,180.88 : 12,669.55 = 4,989.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,180.88/12,669.55 = 4,989.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,180.88x = 12,669.55 × 4,989.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,180.88x = 63,209,987.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,987.84/9,180.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.96

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