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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,182.97, 12,672.45 and 4,991.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,182.97, 12,672.45 and 4,991.22 is: 6,887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,182.97 : 12,672.45 = 4,991.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,182.97/12,672.45 = 4,991.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,182.97x = 12,672.45 × 4,991.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,182.97x = 63,250,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,250,985.89/9,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.86

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