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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.71, 12,670.77 and 4,989.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.71, 12,670.77 and 4,989.96 is: 6,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.71 : 12,670.77 = 4,989.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.71/12,670.77 = 4,989.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.71x = 12,670.77 × 4,989.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.71x = 63,226,635.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,226,635.47/9,181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.15

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