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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,181.92, 12,670.92 and 4,990.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,181.92, 12,670.92 and 4,990.08 is: 6,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,181.92 : 12,670.92 = 4,990.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,181.92/12,670.92 = 4,990.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,181.92x = 12,670.92 × 4,990.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,181.92x = 63,228,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,904.47/9,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.24

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