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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.54, 12,671.97 and 4,990.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.54, 12,671.97 and 4,990.79 is: 6,887.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.54 : 12,671.97 = 4,990.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.54/12,671.97 = 4,990.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.54x = 12,671.97 × 4,990.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.54x = 63,243,141.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,243,141.16/9,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.33

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