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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.17, 12,671.40 and 4,990.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.17, 12,671.40 and 4,990.42 is: 6,886.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.17 : 12,671.40 = 4,990.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.17/12,671.40 = 4,990.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.17x = 12,671.40 × 4,990.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.17x = 63,235,607.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,235,607.99/9,182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.78

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