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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.08, 12,671.20 and 4,990.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.08, 12,671.20 and 4,990.32 is: 6,886.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.08 : 12,671.20 = 4,990.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.08/12,671.20 = 4,990.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.08x = 12,671.20 × 4,990.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.08x = 63,233,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,233,342.78/9,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.60

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