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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.88, 12,670.94 and 4,990.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.88, 12,670.94 and 4,990.13 is: 6,886.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.88 : 12,670.94 = 4,990.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.88/12,670.94 = 4,990.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.88x = 12,670.94 × 4,990.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.88x = 63,229,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,229,612.87/9,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.35

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