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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.80, 12,670.92 and 4,990.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.80, 12,670.92 and 4,990.02 is: 6,886.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.80 : 12,670.92 = 4,990.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.80/12,670.92 = 4,990.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.80x = 12,670.92 × 4,990.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.80x = 63,228,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,144.22/9,181.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.25

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