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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.28, 12,671.63 and 4,990.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.28, 12,671.63 and 4,990.54 is: 6,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.28 : 12,671.63 = 4,990.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.28/12,671.63 = 4,990.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.28x = 12,671.63 × 4,990.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.28x = 63,238,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,238,276.38/9,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,886.99

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