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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.13, 12,670.05 and 4,989.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.13, 12,670.05 and 4,989.38 is: 6,885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.13 : 12,670.05 = 4,989.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.13/12,670.05 = 4,989.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.13x = 12,670.05 × 4,989.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.13x = 63,215,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,215,649.43/9,181.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.39

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