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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,183.93, 12,673.46 and 4,992.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,183.93, 12,673.46 and 4,992.09 is: 6,888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,183.93 : 12,673.46 = 4,992.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,183.93/12,673.46 = 4,992.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,183.93x = 12,673.46 × 4,992.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,183.93x = 63,267,027.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,267,027.97/9,183.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.88

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