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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.46, 12,671.70 and 4,990.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.46, 12,671.70 and 4,990.68 is: 6,887.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.46 : 12,671.70 = 4,990.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.46/12,671.70 = 4,990.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.46x = 12,671.70 × 4,990.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.46x = 63,240,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,240,399.76/9,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.09

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