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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.19, 12,670.13 and 4,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.19, 12,670.13 and 4,989.44 is: 6,885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.19 : 12,670.13 = 4,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.19/12,670.13 = 4,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.19x = 12,670.13 × 4,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.19x = 63,216,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,216,897.58/9,181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.48

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