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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.79, 12,670.95 and 4,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.79, 12,670.95 and 4,990.04 is: 6,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.79 : 12,670.95 = 4,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.79/12,670.95 = 4,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.79x = 12,670.95 × 4,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.79x = 63,228,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,547.34/9,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.30

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