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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.44, 12,671.72 and 4,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.44, 12,671.72 and 4,990.68 is: 6,887.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.44 : 12,671.72 = 4,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.44/12,671.72 = 4,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.44x = 12,671.72 × 4,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.44x = 63,240,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,240,499.57/9,182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.11

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