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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,184.23, 12,674.18 and 4,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,184.23, 12,674.18 and 4,992.48 is: 6,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,184.23 : 12,674.18 = 4,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,184.23/12,674.18 = 4,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,184.23x = 12,674.18 × 4,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,184.23x = 63,275,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,275,565.20/9,184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.59

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