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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.43, 12,670.35 and 4,989.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.43, 12,670.35 and 4,989.68 is: 6,885.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.43 : 12,670.35 = 4,989.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.43/12,670.35 = 4,989.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.43x = 12,670.35 × 4,989.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.43x = 63,220,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,220,991.99/9,181.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.75

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