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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.17, 12,672.72 and 4,991.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.17, 12,672.72 and 4,991.42 is: 6,888.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.17 : 12,672.72 = 4,991.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.17/12,672.72 = 4,991.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.17x = 12,672.72 × 4,991.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.17x = 63,254,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,254,899.74/9,183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.13

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