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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.01, 12,669.73 and 4,989.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.01, 12,669.73 and 4,989.26 is: 6,885.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.01 : 12,669.73 = 4,989.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.01/12,669.73 = 4,989.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.01x = 12,669.73 × 4,989.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.01x = 63,212,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,212,501.28/9,181.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.14

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