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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.64, 12,670.70 and 4,989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.64, 12,670.70 and 4,989.88 is: 6,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.64 : 12,670.70 = 4,989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.64/12,670.70 = 4,989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.64x = 12,670.70 × 4,989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.64x = 63,225,272.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,225,272.52/9,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.05

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