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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.68, 12,673.14 and 4,991.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.68, 12,673.14 and 4,991.84 is: 6,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.68 : 12,673.14 = 4,991.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.68/12,673.14 = 4,991.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.68x = 12,673.14 × 4,991.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.68x = 63,262,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,262,287.18/9,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.56

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