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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.51, 12,671.79 and 4,990.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.51, 12,671.79 and 4,990.76 is: 6,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.51 : 12,671.79 = 4,990.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.51/12,671.79 = 4,990.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.51x = 12,671.79 × 4,990.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.51x = 63,241,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,241,799.30/9,182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.21

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