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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.20, 12,671.28 and 4,990.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.20, 12,671.28 and 4,990.44 is: 6,886.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.20 : 12,671.28 = 4,990.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.20/12,671.28 = 4,990.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.20x = 12,671.28 × 4,990.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.20x = 63,235,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,235,262.56/9,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.72

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