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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.54, 12,670.59 and 4,989.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.54, 12,670.59 and 4,989.79 is: 6,885.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.54 : 12,670.59 = 4,989.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.54/12,670.59 = 4,989.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.54x = 12,670.59 × 4,989.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.54x = 63,223,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223,583.28/9,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,885.95

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