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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.54, 12,673.35 and 4,991.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.54, 12,673.35 and 4,991.79 is: 6,888.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.54 : 12,673.35 = 4,991.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.54/12,673.35 = 4,991.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.54x = 12,673.35 × 4,991.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.54x = 63,262,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,262,701.80/9,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.71

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